Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher has dismissed options that he left Chelsea as a result of he was not ok to play beneath new supervisor Enzo Maresca. The 24-year-old believes he has already confirmed his mettle beneath a number of managers, most lately beneath Mauricio Pochettino.
Conor Gallagher Left Chelsea After Having fun with A High-quality 2023-24 Season
One of many first names on Pochettino’s staff sheet throughout his solitary season at Stamford Bridge, Gallagher joined Atletico Madrid for a €42 million ($46.70 million) charge in late August. The switch got here on the again of his spectacular 2023-24 season for the Blues, throughout which he scored 5 objectives and supplied seven assists in 37 Premier League matches. He was arguably Chelsea’s greatest participant final season after Cole Palmer.
Following his swap to Atletico Madrid, some studies claimed Gallagher left as a result of he was not ok to play in Maresca’s system. Gallagher, nevertheless, disagrees.
Gallagher Not Doubting His Capability After Atletico Madrid Change
The England midfielder mentioned (by way of The Mirror):
“I don’t suppose that’s true personally [that he was not good enough for Chelsea]. I believe final season I had a superb season with Chelsea and you may see by Mauricio Pochettino enjoying me each sport and exhibiting his belief in me.
“And the followers appreciated what I did on the pitch. I’m very grateful for all of that and really grateful to the followers, and really grateful to Pochettino for giving me that platform to go and specific myself and present the perfect model of myself at Chelsea.”
He added:
“Clearly in soccer, issues occur. I’ve left Chelsea however I look again in any respect my reminiscences and I’m actually completely happy that I used to be in a position to play for them for the couple of years that I did. The dream got here by way of. The dream got here true. So I’m very fortunate.
“Actually, with Chelsea, I’ve solely bought good issues to say. Superb soccer membership, my boyhood membership the place I grew up by way of the academy. I’m so grateful and grateful for every part they did for me within the academy and the primary staff.”
As per the Mirror, Chelsea offered Gallagher solely to steadiness the books. Since he’s a homegrown participant, the Blues might add all the €42 million ($46.70 million) charge obtained from his sale to the revenue column. Earlier than his departure, Gallagher performed 95 video games for the West London membership, scoring 10 instances and offering 10 assists.