According to the latest report from Matt Law, a well-known journalist from The Telegraph, Chelsea Football Club has cleverly included an important clause in the soon-to-be-completed Gallagher to Atletico Madrid deal - the right to match offers for future transfers. This move certainly retains considerable flexibility and initiative for Chelsea in the future transfer market.
Previously, it had been announced that Gallagher was close to a £33.7 million move from Chelsea to La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid, and that Gallagher himself had verbally agreed to the transfer. However, Chelsea didn't completely let go of the deal at this point, instead opting to add the key clause of offer matching rights to the deal.
According to the Telegraph, Chelsea's offer-matching rights mean that in the future, if Atletico Madrid decide to sell Gallagher, Chelsea will have the right to match any offers from other clubs, giving them the chance to re-sign Gallagher back into the team. The inclusion of this clause undoubtedly adds a layer of uncertainty to Gallagher's future and gives Chelsea potential control over Gallagher in the future transfer market.
Although the possibility of Gallagher's return to Chelsea seems rather remote from the current situation, Chelsea's move certainly demonstrates their shrewdness and foresight in the transfer market. By retaining the right to match offers, Chelsea will not only be able to reap the rewards of a lucrative transfer fee when Gallagher performs well and his price soars, but will also be able to bring him back to the team by matching offers if necessary, thus strengthening the team's squad.
