Álvaro Morata signs with Atlético Madrid
A new chapter in his storied career
Morata, a 29-year-old striker, joins the Spanish giants from Chelsea.
Álvaro Morata has signed a contract with Atlético Madrid. The 29-year-old striker joins the Spanish giants from Chelsea for a reported fee of €35 million. Morata has been linked with a move to Atlético for several months, and he has now finally completed his switch to the Spanish capital.
Morata is a product of Real Madrid's youth academy, and he made his debut for the club in 2010. He spent three seasons with Real Madrid, and he scored 31 goals in 95 appearances. In 2014, he joined Juventus, and he spent two seasons with the Italian giants. He scored 27 goals in 93 appearances for Juventus, and he helped the club win two Serie A titles.
Morata joined Chelsea in 2017 for a fee of £60 million. He spent two seasons with the Blues, and he scored 24 goals in 72 appearances. However, he was unable to establish himself as a regular starter at Chelsea, and he left the club in 2019 to join Atlético Madrid on loan.
Morata has scored 12 goals in 28 appearances for Atlético Madrid, and he has helped the club win the La Liga title. He is now expected to play a key role in Atlético's attack, and he will be looking to help the club challenge for more trophies.
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