“I don’t think that’s true” – Former Chelsea star responds to Enzo Maresca affair claim

Former Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher has made it clear he believes he would be a good fit for new manager Enzo Maresca, despite being told he may not suit the Italian tactician’s style of play.

Gallagher recently left Chelsea for Atletico Madrid after a long transfer saga that saw him linked to many other clubs, leaving many Blues fans wondering why the England international has left.

While not the flashiest player or biggest name in the world, Gallagher was a solid and consistent performer for Chelsea under Mauricio Pochettino last season and there is a good chance he could have done important work for the team this season as well.

However, the 24-year-old was in the final year of his Chelsea contract, so it makes sense that the west London giants felt they had no choice but to sell him this summer while they still could. After all, losing him for free in the summer of 2025 would have been a huge blow.

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CFC has signed many new players this summer, leaving little room for Gallagher. All in all, there are plenty of reasons why the deal made sense, regardless of Maresca’s tactical preferences.

Gallagher transfer: Former Chelsea midfielder responds to Maresca claim

“I personally don’t think that’s true. I think I had a good season at Chelsea last season, as you could see from Mauricio Pochettino who made me play every game and showed his confidence in me. And the fans also appreciated what I did on the pitch,” Gallagher told the Daily Mail.

“I’m very grateful for all that and very grateful to the fans. And very grateful to Pochettino for giving me that platform to express myself and show the best version of myself at Chelsea.

“Chelsea make their own decisions and they have brought in some top players on long contracts. That wasn’t the case with me, but ultimately what happened is good for everyone, so everyone is happy.”