Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher has dismissed options that he left Chelsea as a result of he was not ok to play below new supervisor Enzo Maresca. The 24-year-old believes he has already confirmed his mettle below a number of managers, most just lately below Mauricio Pochettino.
Conor Gallagher Left Chelsea After Having fun with A Advantageous 2023-24 Season
One of many first names on Pochettino’s workforce sheet throughout his solitary season at Stamford Bridge, Gallagher joined Atletico Madrid for a €42 million ($46.70 million) price in late August. The switch got here on the again of his spectacular 2023-24 season for the Blues, throughout which he scored 5 targets and offered seven assists in 37 Premier League matches. He was arguably Chelsea’s finest participant final season after Cole Palmer.
Following his change to Atletico Madrid, some studies claimed Gallagher left as a result of he was not ok to play in Maresca’s system. Gallagher, nonetheless, disagrees.
Gallagher Not Doubting His Skill After Atletico Madrid Swap
The England midfielder mentioned (by way of The Mirror):
“I don’t assume that’s true personally [that he was not good enough for Chelsea]. I feel final season I had a very good 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 very best 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 blissful 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 obtained good issues to say. Wonderful soccer membership, my boyhood membership the place I grew up by way of the academy. I’m so grateful and grateful for the whole lot they did for me within the academy and the primary workforce.”
As per the Mirror, Chelsea bought Gallagher solely to steadiness the books. Since he’s a homegrown participant, the Blues may add your complete €42 million ($46.70 million) price acquired from his sale to the revenue column. Earlier than his departure, Gallagher performed 95 video games for the West London membership, scoring 10 occasions and offering 10 assists.
