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Irish WAG 'forever proud' of Premier League boyfriend as he's linked with exit from club

Conor Gallagher's Irish girlfriend says she is "forever proud" of the Chelsea star, who has been linked with a move away from the London club.

The midfielder could depart Stamford Bridge this summer, with Mauricio Pochettino having signed a contract to become the club's new manager in recent days.

Gallagher played 70 minutes in Chelsea's final Premier League game of the season against Newcastle United on Sunday, which finished 1-1.

READ MORE: Chelsea star Conor Gallagher puts on lavish birthday celebration for Irish girlfriend Áine May Kennedy

Cheering him on at the Bridge was his girlfriend and Cork native Aine May Kennedy.

Sharing a picture with the English international on Instagram after the game, she wrote: "Forever proud of you."

She later changed the caption to: "My best friend."

Gallagher won Chelsea's goal of the season for his brilliant strike against Crystal Palace in the 90th minute at Selhurst Park back in October, but could leave the club for around £40million this summer.

It is understood that the Chelsea hierarchy believe that selling British players will earn them the most money and help fund Pochettino's transfer budget, as well as slash their wage bill.

Gallagher's girlfriend was born and raised in Cork but moved to London to pursue her dreams of becoming a professional dancer.

Conor Gallagher and girlfriend Aine May Kennedy (ConorGallagher92/Instagram)

She was signed by a modelling agency shortly after arriving in London and has been dating the soccer star for a number of years.

The model and dancer was signed by the respected Pulse Model Agency and has featured in a number of fashion shoots.

She regularly shares pictures of the couple on social media and took to Instagram to congratulate Gallagher on being named in Gareth Southgate's squad prior to the World Cup, writing: "MY REAL LIFE SUPERSTAR. QATAR 2022. #fifaworldcup2022."

Responding to the post, the midfielder wrote: "Love you so much Ain, thank you."

The couple appear to enjoy travelling the world together when Gallagher isn't playing football and have enjoyed trips to the likes of Paris, Hollywood and Portugal.

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