"Gallagher, 25, has been unable to cement a regular starting spot in the Atletico side, making just four starts in LaLiga this season. The England international joined Atlético from Chelsea in August of 2024, ending a protracted transfer saga that summer. In 2024-25, Atlético finished third in LaLiga, and were eliminated in the Copa del Rey semifinals and the Champions League round of 16."
"In 2024-25, Atlético finished third in LaLiga, and were eliminated in the Copa del Rey semifinals and the Champions League round of 16. Gallagher has faced increased competition for minutes this season after Atlético signed midfielders Johnny Cardoso, Álex Baena, Thiago Almada and Nico González last summer. Aston Villa had also been keen to land Gallagher, but the player favoured a switch to north London, sources said."
Conor Gallagher will join Tottenham Hotspur on a permanent transfer from Atlético Madrid, ending a 17-month spell in the Spanish capital. The 25-year-old former Chelsea midfielder made only four LaLiga starts this season and failed to secure a regular starting place. Gallagher moved from Chelsea to Atlético in August 2024 after a prolonged transfer saga. Atlético finished third in LaLiga in 2024-25 and exited the Copa del Rey in the semifinals and the Champions League in the round of 16. Atlético added midfield signings last summer, increasing competition for minutes. Aston Villa showed interest, but Gallagher favoured a move to north London.
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