Atletico indifferent but Gallagher still "entrusts himself"
The complicated developments have made Gallagher's move to Atletico more attractive than ever.
Valencia was suddenly "abandoned"
According to Valencia's sporting director, Angel Corona, Atletico Madrid really wanted to recruit midfielder Javi Guerra from the Bats.
The Madrid club even made an offer to Valencia last weekend. However, things changed dramatically when Gallagher agreed to join Atletico.
"I can confirm that most of Atletico's leadership wanted to recruit Guerra last Sunday, when Gallagher was running out of time to decide on his future," Angel Corona shared on AS.
"On Monday, when Gallagher agreed to join Atletico, I asked their president, he said he was trying to back out of the deal. However, we and Guerra left the negotiating table because of their disrespect."
Gallagher arrives at Wanda Metropolitano
Despite the difficulties in the negotiation process, Gallagher has finally officially become an Atletico Madrid player. The English midfielder has flown to Madrid to undergo medical examination procedures and prepare to sign a long-term contract with the Madrid team.
Atletico Madrid's "swerving" between two targets has caused a lot of controversy. Some people think that the Madrid team is unprofessional when contacting many players at the same time. However, there are also opinions that this is a wise decision of Atletico as they have chosen a player who is more suitable for the team's playing style.
With Gallagher, Atletico Madrid has significantly strengthened its midfield. The English midfielder is considered a talented young player with good ball-fighting ability, skillful individual technique and diverse finishing ability.
