Recently, England midfielder Gallagher officially started his new journey as an Atletico Madrid player. The young talent stepped into Atletico's training base for the first time on Friday morning and trained with his teammates, before quickly completing his contract signing and integrating into the full squad again on Saturday morning, showing great professionalism and adaptability.
Gallagher's transfer fee was a whopping 40 million euros, which is undoubtedly a huge investment for a player with only one year left on his contract. However, the emotional turmoil behind the deal is far more than money can measure. For Chelsea, Gallagher's departure is undoubtedly a huge loss, especially for those who witnessed his growth since he was 8 years old, the "Blues" fans, but also full of sadness and nostalgia.
Former Chelsea player Chris Sutton also expressed his deep regret over Gallagher's departure. As a veteran who has left his mark on the likes of Chelsea, Glasgow Celtic and Aston Villa, Sutton knows how important Gallagher was to Chelsea. "It's strange, but they did lose a very good player." Sutton said bluntly, "Gallagher was probably one of the best performers last season apart from Palmer and they will miss him a lot."
In Sutton's opinion, Gallagher's departure has not only left Chelsea without a strong midfielder, but has also caused the team to suffer a considerable tactical and morale blow. "It's unfortunate that this transfer had to happen," Sutton continued, "but now the club needs to look to the future and actively search for players who can replace Gallagher to ensure that the team's overall strength isn't affected too much."
Although Gallagher has embarked on a new journey, his footprints at Chelsea will always be remembered. Both fans and teammates will forever miss this talented and hardworking young midfielder. As for Gallagher himself, he will open a new chapter at Atletico Madrid and continue to write his own brilliant chapter.
