Atletico Madrid open to selling ex-Chelsea star Conor Gallagher | OneFootball

Atletico Madrid are not ruling out the sale of Conor Gallagher, just a year after signing him from Chelsea (h/t Marca).

The English midfielder moved to Wanda Metropolitano last summer for £34 million but has struggled to become a regular under manager Diego Simeone.

He started nearly half of the 47 games he featured in last season, bagging four goals and six assists.

Despite his struggles to adapt to Atletico’s system, Gallagher helped Los Rojiblancos finish inside the Champions League places.

But he faces an uncertain future due to Atletico’s midfield overhaul this summer.

The Spanish giants have snapped up Alex Baena from Villarreal, and Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso is expected to be the next to arrive.

Atletico believe in the former Chelsea star’s potential but are ready to sanction his sale for around €40 million.

There haven’t been any significant offers for Gallagher, who is understood to be happy at Atletico and wants to fight for his place.

Simeone also views Gallagher as a key player for his project and appreciates his commitment, work rate and box-to-box abilities.

With Thomas Lemar and Rodrigo Riquelme heading towards the exit door and Rodrigo De Paul facing an uncertain future, Atletico should keep Gallagher to maintain their depth in the midfield.

Atletico are working on a deal to sign Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Cristian Romero as they aim to build a formidable squad.

The La Liga giants finished the 2024/25 season trophyless, and their struggles continued after they were eliminated at the group stage of the Club World Cup.