Thomas Frank explains two reasons Conor Gallagher chose to join Tottenham Hotspur
Thomas Frank has outlined the thinking behind Conor Gallagher’s decision to join Tottenham, offering insight into what ultimately convinced the midfielder to make the move to north London.
Tottenham Hotspur had shown interest in Conor Gallagher back in 2024 when Ange Postecoglou was manager, but failed to land the former Chelsea man.
However, this winter, with Spurs in desperate need of reinforcements amid an injury crisis and poor form, they moved to secure the services of the midfielder, who arrives with a wealth of Premier League experience.
Tottenham did not have a free run at Gallagher either, having to fend off interest from Aston Villa, who had reached a verbal agreement with Atletico Madrid, and Thomas Frank has now highlighted three reasons why Gallagher opted for a Spurs move.
Thomas Frank explains why Conor Gallagher chose Tottenham
Speaking to the club’s official Tottenham channels, Frank was asked directly why Gallagher chose to sign for Spurs, with the head coach outlining the factors that appealed most to the midfielder.
He said: “I think, of course, one thing is the Premier League, secondly is the project and the opportunity here, the role he could get in the team.
“I think, first and foremost, as a player that can help the team with his abilities, the character and the culture architect I think he is as well, in terms of pushing the group every single day, in training and in matches. I think you could see he is very exciting, there is some very exciting potential in this club.”
Frank on Gallagher’s development and long-term motivation
Frank was also asked whether Gallagher had evolved as a player during his time in Madrid, with the Tottenham boss reflecting on the midfielder’s experiences abroad.
He said: “Yes, I think every experience makes us better in a way, either clear impact or reflection over it and learning from the experience.
“Quite a few conversations I had with Conor, he really liked the experience at Atletico. He really liked working with Diego Simeone, he really liked everything about it.
“Of course, we were pleased that he would like another chance and it was possible. But I think that experience added to how he ended his last year at Chelsea.
“I think he was at times unplayable. I think he was a fantastic player for Chelsea that season. So that is the Conor Gallagher we are looking at. That is the Conor Gallagher that I think can step straight into this team and help us straight away.”
Speaking on whether an England World Cup call-up played a role in Gallagher’s thinking, the Dane added: “To be fair, that we did not speak about. Sometimes you could do that, he did not mention it, I did not mention it.
“I could imagine it is a very important thing for him. But for me, it was all about Tottenham. What can he add to us, short term and long term? What is the plan, what is the vision for him and the club?”
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