Atlético's fan favourite and De Paul's rival, of course: 'I'm excited...'

Atlético's fans' favorite and De Paul's rival Says straight: 'I'm excited about...'

Conor Gallagher, De Paul's rival at Atletico Madrid, has commented on Simeone and his role at the club

Atlético de Madrid are having a good time at the start of the season. The team managed by Diego Pablo Simeone wants more and is arriving at the start of the new Champions League hoping to do well. With players like Rodrigo de Paul, they want to successfully fulfill all their objectives.

One of the keys to Atlético de Madrid's good start to the season is one of their tranfers, Conor Gallagher. He clearly landed at the Metropolitano as direct competition for Rodrigo de Paul. With few clashes with other players, he has already scored his first goal and has won the affection of the fans.

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Conor Gallagher, De Paul's rival and Atlético de Madrid fan favourite, opens up | @Atleti

Conor Gallagher, De Paul's Rival and Atlético de Madrid's fan favorite, opens up

After a very complicated summer an a very complex departure from Chelsea, he has achieved his objective. Now, after several weeks at the club, Conor Gallagher has spoken out. Rodrigo de Paul's rival could not have been more clear about his assimilation to Atlético de Madrid .

In an interview with The Athletic, the former captain of the English team has opened up about his arrival. “Life with Simeone? I'm really excited about continuing working with him and understand more about how I can help the team.”

“We need a translator to help us with communication, but soon, I will be able to understand his Spanish.” With these words, Conor Gallagher , who has taken minutes from Rodrigo de Paul, wins over Atlético de Madrid . It is not surprising, since he is in great shape and at a great level.

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Conor Gallagher is full of praise for Diego Pablo Simeone, who demands more from Rodrigo de Paul at Atlético Madrid | Canva, Europa Press

Conor Gallagher is Full of Praise for Diego Pablo Simeone, who Demands more from Rodrigo de Paul at Atlético Madrid

“He understands my game well, what I am best at and what I am not so good at. In the last few games, he has told me what my strengths are and what I should do. This has helped me a lot to feel confident and comfortable with my role in the team.”

“He asks me to get into the box when I can and that’s what I try to do. I was lucky enough to receive a good pass from Rodrigo[De Paul] and score my first goal. Hopefully I can continue doing that and score more goals.”

Atlético de Madrid is Looking Forward to a Very Exciting Campaign

With the help of players like Conor Gallagher and Rodrigo de Paul, Atlético de Madrid have a clear idea of what they need to do. This season is one that could be a turning point for the Colchoneros. After what happened last season, they cannot afford any more mistakes, especially in defense.

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Atlético de Madrid, looking forward to a very exciting tournament | Europa Press

In this way, Atlético de Madrid wants to give its fans a lot of joy and leave the ups and downs behind. It won't be easy, but the fans have reasons to dream of a fundamental season for their players. This way, Diego Pablo Simeone 's team will be able to make a significant impact in all competitions.