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Conor Gallagher banished from Chelsea first-team as Blues look to force academy graduate out after accepting £33m Atletico Madrid offer

Per <a href="https://talksport.com/football/1994320/conor-gallagher-banished-chelsea-first-team-atletico-madrid/" target="_blank">talkSPORT</a>, Chelsea have informed Gallagher that he is no longer considered a first-team squad member. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-conor-gallagher-atletico-madrid-agree-deal-rejects-huge-contract-extension/bltff9cb2fa1004751e" target="_blank">Atletico Madrid have had a bid accepted for the England international</a> but he has yet to agree terms with the club.

WHAT HAPPENED?

<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/why-conor-gallagher-turned-down-chelsea-contract-offer-atletico-madrid-await-answer/blt67d02dd285b42ff0" target="_blank">Gallagher has rejected a two-year contract extension at Stamford Bridge</a> and the club do not believe that he will fit into Enzo Maresca's possession-based system. His contract expires in 2025 and the Blues appear determined to receive a fee for the player, rather than allowing him to leave on a free transfer at the end of the season.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Gallagher has been a key player for Chelsea and has clocked 95 appearances for the club, but there is a very real possibility that he will be sold. While he has yet to enter talks with Atletico, there is also reported interest from the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/conor-gallagher-tottenham-atletico-madrid-aston-villa-chelsea-seek-gbp50m-transfer/blt453e5afdb8efe5cf" target="_blank">Blues' bitter rivals Tottenham</a>.

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Chelsea play Manchester City, Real Madrid and Inter in their final pre-season friendlies before a clash with Pep Guardiola's team opens up their Premier League season.

WHAT NEXT?

Conor Gallagher banished from Chelsea first-team as Blues look to force academy graduate out after accepting £33m Atletico Madrid offer | Goal.com Cameroon

Chelsea have banished Conor Gallagher from the first-team as they attempt to find a suitor for their captain. 