Conor Gallagher worked his way into becoming a key player at Chelsea before his eventual departure to Atletico Madrid during the summer transfer window.

After excelling on loan with Crystal Palace, the Chelsea academy product had to prove himself under Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino.

Gallagher was ever-present at Chelsea last season, but the club eventually sold him to Atletico Madrid.

The 24-year-old midfielder has no bad blood about his Chelsea departure, and insists that he looks back to fond memories from his time at Chelsea.

Speaking to The Athletic, Conor Gallagher said: “It was just (being) full of excitement to be joining Atletico.

“When I look back at my memories at Chelsea, I’m very proud and honoured to play for the club. It was time to move on and Atletico is the perfect club to make the next chapter in my career. I feel very lucky and fortunate to be in this position.

“I’ve felt very wanted and appreciated, which is important for any footballer.

“Chelsea are a huge football club, one of the biggest in the world, along with Atletico. But I have taken that exciting step of playing Champions League football and challenging for trophies. It just builds me with even more confidence and happiness to play my best football.”