English midfielder Conor Gallagher who has been making waves at Atlético Madrid pop sensation Ed Sheeran with a personalized Atlético Madrid jersey.
The exchange took place at Sheeran’s highly anticipated performances at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium as part of his Mathematics European Tour 2025.
The moment was captured and shared on the official social media accounts of Gallagher sparking excitement among fans of both the footballer and the musician.
The jersey, a navy blue Atlético’s iconic red and white accents had Ed Sheeran’s name on the back along with the number 17.
Gallagher, who transferred to Atlético Madrid from Chelsea in August 2024 for a reported €42 million, stood proudly alongside Sheeran, both smiling as they held up the jersey.
The picture quickly went viral, amassing thousands of likes and retweets, with fans celebrating the unexpected crossover.
Gallagher, who has had an impressive 2024-2025 season with Atlético, seemed thrilled to share this moment with the British singer-songwriter.
Along with the photos was a message that said, "@teddysphotos in our home @atleticodemadrid ❤️.
"What a guy! Thank you for a great night."
Gallagher is set to join the England Three Lions set up for their upcoming games.