Atletico Madrid fans made their opinions on Conor Gallagher known during his La Liga debut last weekend.
After a lengthy transfer saga, Gallagher joined Atleti from Chelsea this summer for a fee that is believed to be in the region of £34million.
The midfielder has signed a five-year contract with the Spanish side, who agreed to sell Joao Felix to Chelsea for a fee of around £42m on the same day.
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And, after his La Liga debut last weekend, Atletico Madrid fans have made their opinions clear on their new signing by singing a chant throughout his first game for the club.
Gallagher came on in the 58th minute of Atleti's 3-0 home victory over Girona on Sunday and throughout his time on the pitch, fans continued to chant his name to show their support for the 24-year-old.
The Englishman had been well received by fans during his official unveiling last Wednesday, as he came onto the pitch of the Metropolitano statium for the first time escorted by two bikers riding Harley-Davidson motorbikes.
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Addressing the fans for the first time Gallagher, speaking in Spanish, said: "Hello, I don’t speak much Spanish. I am very happy. AUPA ATLETI!"
His statement was met with a huge uproar from the fans that attended the unveiling of most of Atletico's men's and women's teams summer signings.
And fans seem to be so fond of their new midfielder that they have already given him an endearing nickname, addressing Gallagher as 'Guiri' which translates to tourist.
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Gallagher rose through the Chelsea academy to establish himself as a regular starter for his boyhood club, often captaining the side throughout the 2023/24 season.
And, after his departure was officially announced, he took to Instagram to thank Chelsea fans.
He wrote: “To everyone at Chelsea, thank you for making my dreams come true. It’s been an absolute honour every time I put on the shirt, and it was a dream come true to captain the team on many occasions. I loved every moment. These memories will last forever.
“I appreciate all the love and support from the fans. Hearing the chant of my name at the Bridge is a special feeling, and the banner you displayed meant the world to me. Thank you for everything. I wish the club all the best for the future, and I hope to see you all soon at Stamford Bridge.”
Ben McCrum