Atletico Madrid supporters are delighted by the prospect of receiving £36 million from Tottenham Hotspur for Conor Gallagher.
The North London club look set to pull off a shock deal to bring the 25-year-old back to the Premier League during the January transfer window.
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Rodrigo Bentancur’s injury means he is set to miss at least three months, which has prompted Spurs to accelerate their activity in the January transfer window.
Tottenham have now gazumped Aston Villa in the race for the England international, and he is due to undergo his medical at Hotspur Way on Tuesday.
Gallagher was a player who became quite popular in the Spanish capital, but Atletico’s fans are rather pleased with the fee Spurs are paying.
Atletico Madrid fans celebrate selling Conor Gallagher to Tottenham
Atletico Madrid fans are celebrating the fact that the club has managed to convince Tottenham Hotspur to pay around £36 million to sign Conor Gallagher.
Gallagher, whom Mauricio Pochettino loved, was keen to leave the Wanda Metropolitano this month in search of more game time.
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The 25-year-old has played 27 times for the Spanish club this season, although his actual minutes have been sparse, and he is keen to impress Thomas Tuchel ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Tottenham are now the club bringing him back to the Premier League, and Atletico Madrid supporters have taken to social media to discuss the deal.
One fan said: “Mateu Alemany just made 40 million euros for Gallagher, covering up Bucero’s mistake last summer. Masterclass.”
“The sale of Gallagher enters the top three biggest Atleti scams after Joao Felix and Jackson Martinez,” added another.
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A third fan said: “Getting 40 million euros in cash on the spot from Conor in this market would be Alemany’s first top-tier move.”
There was yet more delight over the deal: “This is why buying an Englishman is worth it. Even if he plays the worst football you’ve ever seen, those Prem clubs will pay insane money anyway.”
Finally, another added: “If we get 40 million euros for Gallagher, Tottenham will become a friendly club.”
The reaction from Atletico’s supporters should worry Spurs, highlighting the fact that he has regressed since his move to the Spanish capital.
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