Breaking News: “Chelsea is my boyhood club, and I want to stay,” says Chelsea’s sensational superstar, explaining his desire to remain at the club despite pressure to move this summer.
“Chelsea is my boyhood club, and I will want to stay.” Chelsea’s sensational superstar explains why he should stay despite being pressured to move this summer.
Chelsea have been working hard to comply with Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules after spending significantly this summer under their new manager.
With rumors circulating about Conor Gallagher’s potential departure, the England international is in the final year of his current contract at Chelsea. Without an offer to renew, it seems likely he will move on.
Initially, Conor Gallagher expressed his preference to stay at Chelsea, emphasizing that the club raised him and he doesn’t want to leave.
Enzo Maresca has included Gallagher in the preseason squad alongside new signing Kieran Dewsbury-Hall, recognizing Gallagher’s impressive performances.
Despite the speculation, it’s difficult to justify letting Gallagher go, especially since he was crucial under Mauricio Pochettino last season, missing only one game due to suspension.
Gallagher’s contributions last season included stepping in as captain on several occasions, making him a key player. His potential departure concerns many Chelsea fans, who fear it would weaken the midfield next season.
Gallagher’s versatility is evident as he played in various roles, from a deeper position to a box-to-box midfielder and even an advanced No. 10. This adaptability has also made him a valuable asset for Gareth Southgate and the England team heading into this summer’s European Championships in Germany.
Despite his value, Chelsea remains open to selling Gallagher. In the summer of 2022, they rejected a late bid from Crystal Palace after his loan spell there and later turned down an offer from Everton. Although they were initially open to his departure, Gallagher chose to stay and fight for his place.
In early June, during the England international camp, Gallagher discussed his future and the appointment of Enzo Maresca.
“It’s really exciting,” he told Sky Sports after England’s 3-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina. “I’ve heard and seen really good things. Myself and everyone at Chelsea are really excited to work with him. We want to get Chelsea back to where they belong, so with the new manager, we can progress to get where we belong.”
The Chelsea star made it clear that he enjoyed playing under Mauricio Pochettino, indicating that he would like to stay at the club if given the chance.