“Why We Sold Him” — Chelsea Sporting Directors Revealed Why They Sold Player

Chelsea opened up on the recent sale of the midfielder, Gallagher.

Conor Gallagher was one of Chelsea’s most effective players last season. Gallagher was always available, rarely injured, and did his best in all matches. Ironically, Chelsea took the bold decision to sell their academy product even as the Blues fans opposed the move during the summer window.

Conor Gallagher has started well at Atletico Madrid and has just won the Player of the Month award.

Chelsea sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart have discussed the sale of Conor Gallagher.

According to Duet, Gallagher’s sales depended on factors other than PSR.

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.”