Alvaro Morata has signed a four-year contract with AC Milan, with an possibility for an extra yr, retaining him on the membership till no less than 2028, Soccernet.ng studies.
The skilled striker will put on the No. 7 shirt after Milan activated his €15 million (£12.64m/$16.3m) launch clause from Atletico Madrid.
Morata will be part of forces with Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze in Milan’s assault.
Chukwueze, who joined from Villarreal final yr for €20 million, took a while to adapt however ended the season with three objectives and three assists. He had beforehand scored 37 objectives and made 31 assists in 207 appearances for Villarreal.
Chukwueze performed alongside Olivier Giroud, Christian Pulisic, and Rafael Leao in Milan’s final season. With Giroud now moved to the MLS, Chukwueze hopes Morata’s arrival will increase his efficiency.
The Tremendous Eagles winger has been working arduous in Milan’s coaching underneath new coach Paulo Fonseca.
At 31, Morata brings huge expertise. He just lately captained Spain to victory within the European Championship and the Nations League in 2023.
He scored 21 objectives in all competitions for Atletico final season, though his kind dipped within the latter half, with solely two objectives after January.
Morata’s departure from Atletico was influenced by his dissatisfaction along with his remedy by Spanish media and followers.
In an interview with Sky Italia, he mentioned, “When you find yourself in a spot that for various causes you possibly can’t give your 100 per cent, it’s best for everybody this [to leave] possibility.”
Morata cited the belief proven by Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the squad, and the coach as causes for becoming a member of Milan.
“I do know I nonetheless have the very best years of my profession forward of me and I wish to go to this huge membership that’s Milan,” he mentioned.
Morata’s transfer can be private, as his spouse, Alice Campello, is Italian.
He beforehand performed for Juventus, scoring 35 objectives in 130 Serie A appearances and profitable the league title twice, the Coppa Italia thrice, and the Italian Tremendous Cup as soon as.
His familiarity with Italian soccer might be beneficial as Milan goals for achievement domestically and in Europe.
With Olivier Giroud’s departure to LAFC, Morata is anticipated to play a key function in Milan’s assault.
The staff will quickly head to america for pre-season friendlies towards Manchester Metropolis, Actual Madrid, and Barcelona.
