BREAKING NEWS: Chelsea’s €45 million interest in his fellow team member
Alvaro Morata—we don’t know how he does it.
From Real Madrid to Juventus, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid… and now AC Milan. After leading Spain to a Euros victory, the striker is reportedly returning to Serie A, as per Fabrizio Romano. The insider confirms a €13 million deal is finalized.
It’s quite astonishing—a striker with seemingly all the attributes but lacking some fundamental qualities of a forward—such as confidence and composure in front of goal.
Morata will reflect on a career at numerous top clubs where his talent was never questioned. Yet, none of these clubs have been overly disappointed to see him leave. Remarkably, he has managed to progress up the ranks and across Europe’s elite clubs despite underperforming.
How does this relate to Chelsea?
In addition to being an ex-Chelsea player, Morata’s moves are closely linked to our activities this summer.
His exit from Atletico, along with Memphis Depay’s free transfer departure, leaves Atletico in dire need of forwards.
Their likely plan involves promoting young striker Samu Omorodion, who returns from a loan at Alaves. Chelsea has been eyeing him all summer, with recent reports suggesting we’ve already placed a €45 million bid for him.
Given Atletico’s high valuation, it’s understandable if Omorodion is considered a key player for their upcoming season. This indicates our scouting team’s effectiveness, but Chelsea may need to explore other options if we are still in the market for another forward.