Chelsea fans say ‘Captain Azpilicueta still on duty’ as they spot what he did for Gallagher in first Atletico training
CHELSEA fans declare that Cesar Azpilicueta is “still on captain duty” after spotting him taking care of Conor Gallagher at Atletico Madrid. Gallagher has departed Stamford Bridge for Spain in a £34million switch today. Mundo DeportivoFans have been loving Cesar Azpilicueta taking care of Conor Gallagher at Atletico Madrid[/caption] The midfielder has completed his £34million switch from ChelseaAtletico Madrid César Azpilicueta doesn’t leave Conor Gallagher alone at training. He translates all the instructions for the exercises to him. @mundodeportivopic.twitter.com/Y2vwLbdCM6— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) August 21, 2024 Joao Felix has now moved in the other direction after undergoing a medical. And Blues fans will be eager to see if Gallagher can adapt to LaLiga after an impressive campaign last season. The midfielder will look to pick up the Spanish language as quickly as possible to smooth the transition. But in the meantime, Gallagher has found a reliable pal in the form of ex-Blues captain Azpilicueta. The right-back joined Atleti last summer after 11 years in London. Azpi won two Premier League titles, two Europa Leagues, an FA Cup and the Champions League during his time at Chelsea. And it appeared to be a case of once a Blue, always a Blue as Azpilicueta was seen showing Gallagher the ropes in his first Atletico training session. The defender also translated each exercise instruction for his reunited buddy. FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS And fans could not get enough of Azpilicueta’s brilliant leadership. One said: “Captain Azpilicueta is still on duty.” Another declared: “Captain fantastic.” One noted: “I love Azpi, what a legend.” Another added: “Now that’s a brother.” Azpilicueta made 34 appearances for Atletico last season and helped them to a fourth-place finish. But he still has some way to go to match his Chelsea record, which ended with 17 goals in 508 games following a bargain £7million move from Marseille in 2012. SUNSPORT'S TRANSFER NEWS LIVE TRANSFER Deadline Day is here - with clubs against the clock to finalise their summer business. Chelsea reportedly remain in talks to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli, with time running out for the Blues to complete a deal. Meanwhile, Ivan Toney is expected to join Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli, according to reports. Elsewhere, Newcastle are set to walk away from their long-running pursuit of Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi. In other news, Chelsea and Juventus remain in discussions over a deal for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho ahead of the 11pm deadline. Follow our LIVE DEADLINE DAY BLOG for all the latest deals, gossip and exclusives.
CHELSEA fans declare that Cesar Azpilicueta is “still on captain duty” after spotting him taking care of Conor Gallagher at Atletico Madrid.
Gallagher has departed Stamford Bridge for Spain in a £34million switch today. Fans have been loving Cesar Azpilicueta taking care of Conor Gallagher at Atletico Madrid[/caption]
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