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Conor Gallagher: Charlton Athletic sign Chelsea midfielder on loan

Conor Gallagher in action for Chelsea in a pre-season friendly against BohemiansGetty Images

Conor Gallagher was part of the England squad which won the Under-17 World Cup in 2017

Championship newcomers Charlton Athletic have signed Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher on a season-long loan.

The 19-year-old is yet to make a senior appearance for the Blues, but featured four times for their under-21 side in the EFL Trophy last season.

Gallagher ed Premier League outfit Chelsea aged eight and agreed a new three-year contract at Stamford Bridge before his switch to The Valley.

He becomes Charlton's seventh new g of the summer transfer window.

"He's an exciting young player," Addicks boss Lee Bowyer told the club website.

"He can put his foot in, create, score and has a bit of everything."

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