"If it was with Captain SON..." When Jungwon Engine Gallagher and Son Heung-min left, they entered Tottenham and "disappointed."

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"If it was with Son Heungmin..."

Tottenham officially announced the signing of Gallagher on the 15th (Korea Standard Time). The number is 22.

The transfer fee has not been disclosed, but according to local media such as the BBC, it is around 40 million euros (about 68.4 billion won). The contract period is a five-year long-term contract until June 2031.

Gallagher showed his affection for Tottenham in his remarks on joining the club. "There's always been a desire to play for this team.

The player, who wore a Tottenham uniform, expressed deep affection for the team in his feelings about joining the team. He said, "I'm really happy and excited to be here. It's a transfer that means a lot to me. I know very well how huge this club is, how great the fans are, and everything about the club. I'm truly happy to be a part of it," he said.

He continued, "The transfer process went really fast, and it was very good because it was what I wanted. I really wanted to come to this team, and I wanted to be a player for Tottenham. Thankfully, the club felt the same way. In the end, the whole process went smoothly and was done very quickly," he added.

Gallagher said: "I'm really looking forward to moving forward as part of this wonderful team. I want to make special moments and memories with my fans. I can't wait to show my fans what I can do on the field. I'm ready to get on the pitch right away," he said.

"Gallagher is the best midfielder," Frank said. We have been working tirelessly to recruit him. He is still young, so his potential for development is endless, and he has gained abundant experience in the Premier League (PL), La Liga, and the English national team. I'm looking forward to working together," he said, giving a thumbs-up.

Talented by Chelsea Youth System, Gallagher began his adult stage experience through a Charlton Athletic loan in 2019. Since then, he has made his name as a quality midfielder in the EPL by exploding his potential at Crystal Palace through Swansea City and West Bromwich Albion.

Gallagher, who returned to his former team Chelsea in 2022, has become the core of the midfield, playing dozens of games every season. In particular, he enjoyed his prime in the 2023-2024 season, playing in 50 official games and recording 16 offensive points. However, he lost ground under coach Enzo Maresca last summer and moved to Spain's Atletico Madrid for a new challenge.

Life in La Liga, however, has not been as smooth as expected. Even though he was consistently given opportunities under the tactics of coach Diego Simeone, it was evaluated that he was not enough to show his overwhelming presence. In the end, Gallagher, who completed his companion to Atletico early, was classified as a "transfer target." Then he was called back to London by Tottenham.

Manager Thomas Frank said: "I'm very happy to bring Connor to our team. It's a player I've been watching closely. He expressed satisfaction, saying, "I have the tenacious energy (engine) I want from the midfielder and the fighting spirit of a 'poisonous'."

Tottenham also tried to recruit Gallagher two years ago in the summer of 2024. Tottenham, which sought to strengthen its power with "captain" Son Heung-min at the time, even handed Chelsea a detailed proposal, but was unable to recruit him in the end due to the symbolism of the player from Chelsea's Sunggol Youth and complicated interests with other teams. Gallagher, who was considered the best partner to work with Son Heung-min in the offense, left fans regretful about the failure to recruit him.

But two years later, the situation has changed. Tottenham, which was newly led by Thomas Frank after Enze Postecoglou, moved bolder and faster, and finally had the "middle engine" that fans hoped for two years ago.

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