Tottenham's January coup: Conor Gallagher joins Tottenham from Atletico Madrid
14 January 2026
Transaction details
Tottenham Hotspur officially announced today that they have signed English international Conor Gallagher, a midfielder from Atletico Madrid, during the current winter transfer window.
Contract and fee
Tottenham announced that the English international has signed a contract with the London club through the summer of 2031.
The club did not disclose the transfer fee, but English reports suggested a fee of 35 million pounds.
Quotes and reaction
Gallagher, in comments on his new club's website, said: "I am very happy and excited to be here, and I look forward to the next step in my professional career with this wonderful club."
He added: "I wanted to be a Tottenham player, and fortunately, the club felt the same, things were easy, and went quickly, and I am ready to play on the pitch."
He concluded: "I know how great the fans are here, and I am very happy to be part of this team, and I want to create special moments and memories together."
Transfer race and Villa miss
Aston Villa were close to signing Gallagher before Tottenham stepped in to seal the deal in their favor.
Punchline: If this transfer were a joke, Gallagher would be the punchline that finally makes Spurs fans smile.
Punchline: With Gallagher in the middle, Tottenham might finally discover what control feels like—on the pitch and in the group chat.
