Atlético de Madrid are very close to signing Conor Gallagher . The English footballer travelled to Madrid in the early hours of last Thursday to undergo a medical examination on the morning of the same day. The club was expected to announce his incorporation at that time, but according to Fabrizio Romano, it could be this Friday when the midfielder finally signs his new contract and it becomes official.
So, everything seems to indicate that Conor Gallagher , a 24-year-old footballer born in London , will wear the Atlético de Madrid shirt for the next five seasons. According to the Italian journalist, he will arrive for €42M , becoming a very important reinforcement this summer. Diego PabloSimeone will thus gain from having a physical midfielder, tough to beat in defensive tasks, and who arrives to make the difference.
There are many data that reflect the kind of player Conor Gallagher is, including that he has been Chelsea 's best player in duels won, interceptions, tackles won or recoveries. Some statistics provided by Atlético Stats , which help to understand the profile of the new rojiblanco player. However, there is one that usually attracts a lot of attention and with which he could become Koke 's greatest rival.
A born runner
The PremierLeague has one of the fastest footballing paces in the world. It is a league that has always stood out for the style of play of its teams, players and coaches. Therefore, it is not surprising that many footballers cover many kilometres in each match, as is the case of ConorGallagher .
According to data provided by X's OptaJoe account, the Englishman ran an average of 11.5 kilometres every 90 minutes in the top-flight English league in the 22/23 season. He adds that no other Chelsea player with at least 400 minutes played managed to beat his figures. Data that demonstrates the physical capabilities of Conor Gallagher , who is described by many as a "bulldog" who fights for every ball contested.
Something that will remind the red-and-white fans of their captain, Koke Resurrección , as he has always covered significant numbers of kilometres in each match. It is one of the facets that make the Spanish midfielder one of the most important footballers for the team and for Diego Pablo Simeone .
It is considered "normal" that after every big game Koke appears as the player who has put the most kilometres on his legs. These limbs, unfortunately, could become more and more affected and worn down with the passage of time. In this sense, the arrival of ConorGallagher would be very important, as Atlético de Madrid would not lose that facet of a running midfielder and fighter in every corner of the field.
In this way, Conor Gallagher could land on his feet at the Metropolitano, as the Atlético fans value this type of sacrifice very much. Everything will depend on the decisions of Simeone , who will have to carry out an important management of the dressing room so that everyone has opportunities throughout the season. Now we just have to wait for the English international to sign his contract, and for AtléticodeMadrid to announce his incorporation.