According to the British media outlet, The Athletic, before the Nations League match, Gallagher attended the pre-match press conference representing England. When faced with questions from journalists, he refused to criticize Chelsea’s handling of his departure.
He said, “I believe I had a good season at Chelsea last season, which you can see from Pochettino’s decision to involve me in every game and show trust in me.”
“Chelsea made their own decisions; they signed many top players on long-term contracts. My situation was not like that, but ultimately what happened has been good for everyone, so everyone is happy.”
“Honestly, I have nothing but good things to say about Chelsea. I left Chelsea with very special memories. A dream came true. So, I consider myself lucky.”
Gallagher, who was a Chelsea fan from a young age, progressed through the club’s academy to the first team. Last season, he became a key player under Pochettino, and last month he joined Atletico Madrid for a transfer fee of 42 million euros.