Spurs sign England midfielder Gallagher from Atletico Madrid

On Wednesday, Tottenham completed the acquisition of England international Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid for a transfer fee estimated at £34.7 million, equivalent to $46.6 million.

The midfielder has committed to a lengthy agreement with the Premier League outfit, which is said to extend through until 2031.

Spurs edged out competition from Aston Villa to secure the services of the player who previously starred at Chelsea.

At 25 years old, Gallagher sought a departure from Atletico to gain consistent minutes on the field, all in an effort to cement his position in the England setup ahead of this years World Cup.

Gallagher expressed his delight, stating, I am thrilled and eager to join this fantastic club as I advance my professional journey.

I have always aspired to wear the Spurs shirt, and fortunately, the team shared that view. The process was straightforward and swift, and now I am eager to take to the turf.

I appreciate how passionate the supporters are, and I am overjoyed to contribute here while aiming to forge unforgettable experiences alongside them.

This addition provides a significant lift for Tottenham manager Thomas Frank, who is currently under intense scrutiny.

Frank is battling to retain his position following a poor sequence of just five wins from 20 games, which includes seven losses across 13 fixtures after the recent FA Cup third round defeat to Aston Villa.

Merely seven months on from his appointment at the club from Brentford in place of the dismissed Ange Postecoglou, the pressure on Frank has intensified, with supporters voicing their disapproval on several occasions.

Gallaghers arrival addresses a gap in Tottenhams engine room, coming after Rodrigo Bentancur underwent hamstring surgery earlier in the week, with Lucas Bergvall out injured and Pape Sarr away representing his nation at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Frank commented, Conor stands out as an elite central player, and we have put in relentless effort to bring him into the fold.

Though still in the early stages of his career, he possesses ample potential for growth, yet he already boasts substantial know how from spells in the Premier League, La Liga, and with England.

Having led teams in the past, Conor will inject leadership, composure, grit, and charisma into our squad, complemented by his stamina, tenacity in pressing, and flair for scoring, all of which will bolster a vital zone on the pitch.

I look forward to collaborating with him daily, and I am confident the fans will adore his contributions to the side.

Gallagher, who netted 10 times across 95 outings for Chelsea, had been on Tottenhams radar prior to his move to Atletico in 2024.

Over his 18 months in Spain, he featured in 77 matches but struggled to nail down a consistent starting role under manager Diego Simeone.