Soccer Transfers - European Champion-Captain Morata switches from Atletico to Milan
Europa Champions League-Captain Álvaro Morata switches from Atlético Madrid to AC Milan. The 31-year-old signed a Four-year contract plus an option for another season with the Northern Italians. The striker, who led the Spanish national team to the EURO championship title just before a week, is expected to score goals for Milan in the Serie A and the Champions League, as French football legend Olivier Giroud has left the club.
The departure from Atlético after two years had been hinted at - before and after the EURO, Morata repeatedly expressed that he felt undervalued and even hated in Spain. Now he returns to Italy, where he had already played twice for Juventus Turin. At Milan, who have now confirmed the transfer, the striker receives the jersey number 7.
The forward has been underestimated throughout his career but has an impressive trophy collection to show: Before the EURO title, Morata won the Champions League twice with Real Madrid, the domestic title once, the Europa League with Chelsea, and the Serie A title twice with Juventus.
- Alvaro Morata's love for soccer led him to join AC Milan in the Serie A after two years at Atlético Madrid.
- The addition of Alvaro Morata to AC Milan's squad is expected to boost their chances in both the Serie A and the Champions League.
- With Juventus Turin in Italy, Alvaro Morata tasted victory in the Serie A twice, gaining valuable experience before his move to AC Milan.
- Although Morata had expressed feelings of undervalued and even hate in Spain, he returns to Italy with a Four-year contract plus an option from AC Milan.
- Alvaro Morata's impressive trophy collection includes two Champions League titles with Real Madrid, a domestic title, an Europa League title with Chelsea, and two Serie A titles with Juventus Turin.
- After the departure of French legend Olivier Giroud, AC Milan intends for Alvaro Morata to fill the goal-scoring void in their squad for the upcoming Champions League campaign.
- In his new role at AC Milan, Alvaro Morata will wear the iconic jersey number 7, aiming to make a significant impact in both Serie A and the revered Champions League.
