30.01.2025 20:00
Galatasaray has reached an agreement with both Milan and Spanish striker Alvaro Morata regarding his transfer. The 32-year-old forward is expected to arrive in Istanbul on Friday, January 31 (tomorrow), and the details of his contract with the yellow-reds have also been revealed.
Unexpected move from Galatasaray, who is continuing its transfer efforts. The yellow-reds have reached an agreement with both the Italian club and the world-famous striker Alvaro Morata, who plays for Milan, for his transfer. Meanwhile, the details of the transfer have also been revealed.
6 MILLION EUROS FOR MORATA
According to Fabrizio Romano's report, Alvaro Morata has said 'yes' to Galatasaray's offer. The operation between the two clubs has reached the final stage. It has been noted that Galatasaray has offered Morata an annual salary of 6 million euros.
LOAN WITH PURCHASE OPTION
In the details of the news by Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, it was stated that Galatasaray offered an 'optional' purchase loan with a fee of 8 million euros, and it was recorded that Galatasaray has reached an agreement with both the player and Milan.
On the other hand, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport's report,
the purchase option is mandatory, and its fee has been set at 10 million euros.
HE IS COMING TO ISTANBUL ON FRIDAY
Moreover, reports in the Italian press indicate that Galatasaray aims to finalize the transfer by bringing Alvaro Morata to Istanbul on Friday, January 31 (tomorrow).
HIS PERFORMANCE THIS SEASON
The Spanish striker, who transferred from Atletico Madrid to Milan for 13 million euros at the beginning of the season, has not reached the expected performance in Italy. Alvaro Morata has played in 25 matches for Milan this season. Morata scored 6 goals and provided 2 assists in these matches.
HE HAS PLAYED IN EUROPE'S BIG CLUBS
Morata, who played in the youth teams of Getafe, Atletico Madrid, and Real Madrid, turned professional at Real Madrid. He then transferred to Juventus for 20 million euros, and after his successful performance there, he returned to Real Madrid with the activation of a 30 million euro buy-back clause two seasons later. In the summer of 2017, he moved to Chelsea for 66 million euros.
Struggling to adapt to English football, Morata returned to his childhood club Atletico Madrid for a total fee of 51 million euros. Atletico Madrid loaned him to Juventus for a total of 20 million euros over 2 seasons. After spending 2 seasons at Atletico Madrid, he transferred to Milan this summer for 13 million euros.