Morata gave an interview claiming he did not see himself staying in London “very long” because he finds the city too big and too stressful. But ahead of Chelsea’s Champions League clash with Roma he now claims he would be happy to stay at Stamford Bridge for another 10 years. Morata, who signed a five-year […]
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Alvaro Morata: Chelsea striker injured for up to two months with hamstring tear
Morata injured his hamstring during Chelsea’s 1-0 loss to Manchester City on Saturday. He has been forced to withdraw from Spain’s squad for the upcoming international break. Spain have released further information on Morata’s injury, confirming he had suffered a grade II hamstring tear. He was assessed at Madrid’s University Hospital Sanitas La Moraleja. An […]
Alvaro Morata: I’m lucky to play with a superstar like Eden Hazard at Chelsea
Morata became the first opposition player to score at Atletico’s new Wanda Metropolitano stadium. Chelsea went in at the break 1-0 down after Antoine Griezmann scored from the spot five minutes before half-time. But Morata continued his scintillating form in front of goal by grabbing the equaliser for the Blues just before the hour mark. […]
Chelsea news: I’d have Diego Costa over Alvaro Morata – Phil Neville
Chelsea finally put an end to their ongoing saga by agreeing to sell Diego Costa to Atletico Madrid. The Spain international will officially join the La Liga club in January once a medical is passed and personal terms are agreed. Diego Costa’s absence throughout the summer left a big hole in Chelsea’s strike force. But […]
Alvaro Morata: Chelsea bought a Real Madrid substitute
Morata joined Chelsea for £70million this summer after spending much of last season on the Real Madrid bench. The Spain international has arrived to replace Diego Costa who, although he wasn’t sold in the transfer window, has been ostracised from the first team. And Morata told newspaper El Pais he must justify his transfer fee […]
Alvaro Morata didn't want to join Tottenham because of Harry Kane – Mauricio Pochettino
The Tottenham manager says Morata was not prepared to be Kane’s back-up and went back to Real Madrid before moving to Stamford Bridge this summer. But Pochettino’s revelation keeps his battle with Chelsea manager Antonio Conte simmering ahead of the new Premier League campaign. The Italian angered the Spurs manager last week for talking about […]
Chelsea favourites for title: Alvaro Morata better signing than Romelu Lukaku – Alan Smith
That is the opinion of pundit and former Arsenal striker Alan Smith, who is a fan of new signing Alvaro Morata. Chelsea won the league last season in manager Antonio Conte’s first campaign in charge at Stamford Bridge. Conte’s main task this summer was to fill the void of last season’s top scorer Costa, after […]
Alvaro Morata lands at Heathrow, goes for Chelsea medical, refuses to discuss Man Utd move
Chelsea last night made their move for the Real Madrid striker, agreeing a fee worth an initial £58m rising to around £70m with add-ons. Antonio Conte has been frustrated with Chelsea’s transfer dealings this summer but has now landed a top-quality striker to replace Diego Costa. Morata’s British Airways flight from Los Angeles touched down […]
Alvaro Morata to Chelsea: Fernando Torres and Cesar Azpilicueta to help star settle
The Real Madrid ace is on course to join Chelsea after they agreed a deal to sign the Spain international yesterday. Conte will finally land a new striker at Stamford Bridge, with key target Morata expected to undergo a medical today. Morata has been away with the Madrid squad on their pre-season tour in LA. […]
Chelsea confirm deal with Real Madrid for Alvaro Morata: Medical expected tomorrow
Chelsea have been linked with Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata ever since missing out on Romelu Lukaku to rivals Manchester United earlier this month. And the Blues have since confirmed a deal for the Spain international is nearing completition – pending a medical. “Chelsea Football Club and Real Madrid have agreed terms for the transfer […]
