England midfielder Conor Gallagher has returned to Chelsea and is training on his own at the club after problems came up with his move to Atletico Madrid.
Atletico shared a message on social media last Saturday with a photo of Gallagher at Wanda Metropolitano stadium, saying he was there to “finalize his transfer” for about 33 million pounds ($42.5 million).
However, Gallagher had to go back to Chelsea without completing the deal, reportedly because an agreement for Atletico striker Samu Omorodion to move in the other direction fell through.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday that Gallagher is back in London, “training a little bit apart” and will not play in the team’s opening Premier League match against Manchester City on Sunday.
“He is trying to find a solution with (the) club,” Maresca said.
“Hopefully, for Conor, this situation is going to finish where the player, the club, the manager, all the people involved are happy.”
Gallagher was Chelsea’s vice-captain last season and played for England in the recent European Championship.
