Atletico Madrid's newest signing Gallagher gave an exclusive interview to As newspaper as we approach the crucial moment of the first round of the Champions League stage at home against Leipzig. In the interview, he shared his journey to join Atletico this summer and his expectations for the upcoming Champions League matches.
The Transfer Journey: From Contact to Signing
Gallagher revealed that his initial contact with Atletico Madrid began during the Europa League, and although he was still months away from officially signing the contract, Atletico Madrid showed how highly they valued him from the start, which made him feel special and excited. In deciding to join, he not only had in-depth exchanges with fellow England international Trippier, but also received positive feedback from Bellingham, whose success at Real Madrid further strengthened his resolve to join Atletico.
Talking about the twists and turns in the transfer process, Gallagher recalls the six days he spent waiting for the signing at the Madrid hotel, which was tense and full of uncertainty, but he always remained optimistic and confident that everything would work out. In the end, with Atletico's firm will and his own tireless efforts, the transfer was successfully completed and he officially became a member of Atletico Madrid.
First goal moment: family support and motivation
In his first game on behalf of Atletico Madrid, Gallagher scored his first goal in Atletico Madrid. He confessed that at that moment, the first thing he thought of was his family and girlfriend, whose support and motivation have always been his driving force. After the goal, his girlfriend was even more excited and sent him the most sincere blessing.
Champions League outlook: give it all you've got and expect to win
As the Champions League approaches, Gallagher could not hide his excitement. He said that he has seen the great potential of Atletico in the Champions League and believes that under the leadership of Simeone, the team can go further. For the upcoming match against Leipzig, he is full of expectation and confidence, saying that he will do his best to win for the team.
Fan relations: the warmth of home
Since joining Atletico, Gallagher has quickly won the hearts of the fans. He appreciated the home-like warmth and support that the fans have given him from the very beginning, and said that he will continue to give 100% effort on the field to share more wonderful moments with the fans. In addition, he also revealed a small detail on the field: in order to maintain the comfort of the calf, he will choose to cut off part of the socks, but never cut off the socks on the word "Atleti", to express his loyalty and love for the team.
