Good or bad move? Chelsea sporting directors reveal real reason for the sale of Conor Gallagher

Conor Gallagher
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Conor Gallagher was one of Chelsea’s most efficient players last season. Gallagher was always available, barely got injured and played his heart out in every game.

Surprisingly, Chelsea made the bold decision to sell the academy product, much to the fury of Blues fans.

Conor Gallagher has started out well for Atletico Madrid, and only recently won the Player of the Month award.

Chelsea’s co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart have spoken about Conor Gallagher’s sale.

According to the duo, the sale of Gallagher wasn’t hinged on PSR, but other factors.

Winstanley told The Telegraph: “It is not just about PSR, it’s contractual statuses, it’s circumstances. 

“The two players you referenced, there were contractual problems that we walked into. It’s really important for us to bring through players.”

Stewart said: “There has been interest in other players that we’ve turned down. Every decision has been a performance-based decision, which people have opinions on because that’s football. 

“And, absolutely, with homegrown players it’s always more emotional.”

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