Alvaro Morata is set to join AC Milan from Atletico Madrid in the coming days. The deal has been given the here we go signal by Fabrizio Romano, indicating that it will be finalised over the coming days.
The Rossoneri have been in the market for a new striker for weeks, and have now recruited the Spain captain as their new centre-forward. Morata recently lifted the Euro 2024 trophy for Spain, and has now accepted a move less than 24 hours after the victory.
Alvaro Morata to sign for AC Milan on four-year deal
🚨🔴⚫️ Álvaro Morata to AC Milan, here we go soon! AC Milan, informing Atlético of plan to trigger €13m release clause.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 15, 2024
Morata has verbally agreed on four year deal at Milan, leaving Atlético Madrid after difficult time in Spain.
Formal steps and medical to follow this week. pic.twitter.com/l6iv7j596Z
Milan will pay Atletico Madrid a sum worth €13 million for the player, triggering his release clause. They have also agreed a four-year contract with the 31-year-old, with the final details to be sorted out imminently.
Alvaro Morata has a bright start to the season, but things eventually fizzled out for the striker as injuries hindered his progress. However, he ended up finishing the season with a respectable tally of 21 goals and five assists in 48 games.
In spite of a recent interview suggesting that he would be open to staying at Atletico, Morata has opted for a return to Italy. He previously played for Juventus, making 185 appearances for them and scoring 59 goals while providing 39 assists across two spells.
