Atletico Madrid have officially confirmed the sale of Conor Gallagher to Tottenham for 40 million euros after a season and a half at the Spanish club. The English midfielder returns to the Premier League seeking increased playing time and a more prominent role in his new team’s setup.
Conor Gallagher Completes £40 Million Transfer From Atletico Madrid to Tottenham
The 26-year-old midfielder departs the Wanda Metropolitano after making 77 appearances across all competitions for Atletico Madrid, contributing seven goals and seven assists during his time in Spanish football. Gallagher originally joined the Madrid-based club from Chelsea in the summer of 2024 but struggled to establish himself as a regular starter under Diego Simeone’s tactical system.
Tottenham have secured Gallagher’s services for a fee of 40 million euros according to reports from Spanish newspaper As and various other sources close to the negotiations. The transfer represents a significant investment by Spurs as they look to strengthen their midfield options for the remainder of the current campaign and beyond.
The England international’s move back to London comes as he seeks greater playing time and prominence in his career, having found opportunities limited at Atletico Madrid despite his versatility and work rate. Gallagher’s return to the Premier League marks the end of his brief but eventful spell in La Liga, where he experienced European football and adapted to a different style of play under Simeone’s guidance.
The transfer had been completed for several days before Atletico Madrid made the official announcement, with both clubs finalizing the paperwork and administrative details. Gallagher’s departure continues Atletico’s recent trend of selling players to Premier League clubs as they look to balance their squad and financial commitments ahead of the summer transfer window.
