30.01.2025 18:10
A significant move has emerged from Galatasaray during the winter transfer window. It has been claimed that the yellow-reds are set to add Spanish striker Alvaro Morata, who plays for Milan, to their squad. The transfer is expected to be completed shortly.
Galatasaray, transfer efforts continue and is about to finalize the world-famous star forward Alvaro Morata.
THE SIGNING IS A MATTER OF TIME
The yellow-red team is in advanced negotiations with Milan for Morata's transfer. Reports from Relevo and Fabrizio Romano indicate that the agreement is expected to be completed in the coming hours, and official signatures are anticipated.
UNHAPPY AND WANTS TO LEAVE
The Spanish striker, who was transferred from Atletico Madrid for 13 million euros at the beginning of the season, did not show the desired performance in the Italian team. Moreover, Morata struggled to adapt to Milan and communicated to the management that he wanted to leave the team.
SEASON PERFORMANCE
The 32-year-old striker has played in 25 matches for Milan this season. Morata scored 6 goals and provided 2 assists in these matches. The Spanish forward has a contract with the Italian team until 2028, with an option for 1 year.
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 a successful performance there, he returned to Real Madrid two seasons later by activating a 30 million euro buy-back clause. 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.