Serie A Side Como Rope In Alvaro Morata On Loan From AC Milan
The 32-year-old, who fell out of favour at the San Siro, spent the last few months of the previous season on loan at Turkish side Galatasaray.
Spanish striker Alvaro Morata made the loan switch to Serie A side Como on loan with an obligation to buy from fellow Italian unit AC Milan on Tuesday.
The 32-year-old, who fell out of favour at the San Siro, spent the last few months of the previous season on loan at Turkish side Galatasaray.
'Como 1907 announces the arrival, on loan with an obligation to buy, of Álvaro Morata. A forward shaped by some of the world's greatest teams, he arrives with a career that spans Real Madrid, Juventus, Chelsea, Atlético Madrid, and the Spanish national side," the club said in a statement.
'I'm really happy to have arrived in Como. Last year, playing against them, I was able to appreciate the team and the project; you can see that there is a lot of ambition," Morata said.
'I promise the fans and the club that I will give 200% in every training session and every match. I can't wait to wear this shirt," he added.
Como head coach Cesc Fabregas, who led the side to a 10th place finish in the Serie A last year said, 'I've known Álvaro for many years and I've always admired the way he plays and the way he carries himself."
'He's an intelligent striker who has delivered in the biggest moments and a teammate who lifts everyone around him. We're so happy to have him here at Como," Morata's former Spain teammate added.
Morata has won several major trophies in a career that has included spells at Real Madrid, Juventus, Atletico Madrid and Chelsea. He also led Spain to the Euro 2024 title as skipper.
The new Serie A season gets under way next week, with Como kicking off their campaign with a home match against Lazio on August 24.
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