Atlético de Madrid has a new arrival on track, that of Conor Gallagher . The English footballer is very close to wearing the Atletico shirt next season, and both clubs are already working on their documents. It was in the early hours of this Monday when the London -born midfielder gave the green light to join the red and white team, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Italian has been one of the journalists closest to information on the evolution of this transfer. That is why, until it is completely closed, it will continue to report on the latest news regarding the arrival of Conor Gallagher at Atlético de Madrid . As it is, it has already been entered into Monday morning when the last news on the 24-year-old midfielder has been given.
And, according to the established specialist in the transfer market, Conor Gallagher has not yet traveled to Madrid to sign his contract with the red and white team. The main reason would be found in the negotiations between Chelsea and Atlético de Madrid , in which small issues must be closed before authorizing his transfer to Spain . Although both teams had more than agreed on their transfer, it seems that certain contractual elements must be clarified.
His signing seems imminent
However, it seems that the new addition for Diego Pablo Simeone is not in danger at the moment. The next few hours will be key for the final details to be finalized, and that will be when Conor Gallagher heads to the capital. He would thus become Atlético de Madrid 's third signing this summer after the arrivals of Robin LeNormand and Alexander Sorloth .
The Argentine coach would have at his disposal the long-awaited "5" that he has dreamed of during recent summers. A profile that the board has had a hard time finding, because despite the fact that there have been numerous names on the table, the club was unable to close the incorporation of any of them. A problem that has caused great setbacks for Simeone , having to place footballers like Koke or Pablo Barrios outside their natural positions.
It is for this reason that the arrival of Conor Gallagher is more important than it may appear. A very physical midfielder, tough to crack, resistant and solid in defensive qualities, perfect facets for what Diego Pablo Simeone is looking for. And since the departure of Thomas Partey , Atléticode Madrid has greatly missed a profile so similar to that of the Englishman.
Kondogbia was the most similar player, and although he played great games, he ended up leaving after not having many opportunities. Since then, Wieffer, Hojbjerg, Guido Rodríguez and other footballers have been rumored to reinforce Atléticode Madrid , but none of them will end up wearing the red and white. Yes, Conor Gallagher will do it, who will travel to Madrid in the next few hours to sign his contract, once the clubs finish closing this transfer in the offices.