Alvaro Morata, the captain of Spain, finalizes his transfer from Atletico Madrid to AC Milan on a four-year contract.

AC Milan have made a significant signing, securing the services of Alvaro Morata from Atletico Madrid for a reported fee of £10.9million (€13million). The 31-year-old striker has put pen to paper on a four-year contract, with the option of extending it for another year, keeping him at the club until June 2028.

Morata arrives at San Siro as a European Championship winner, having led Spain to glory in Euro 2024 with a 2-1 victory over England in the final. His leadership qualities and impressive performances on the international stage caught the attention of many clubs, including Manchester United and teams from the Saudi Pro League. However, the allure of returning to Serie A after a successful loan spell with Juventus proved too strong for Morata to resist.

AC Milan have confirmed that Morata will don the iconic No. 7 shirt, previously worn by Yacine Adli. This number holds great significance in the footballing world, and Morata will be eager to make his mark while wearing it.

Morata’s career has seen him rise to prominence at Real Madrid before his first spell with Juventus in 2014. He then returned to Real Madrid in 2016, winning the La Liga title before making a big-money move to Chelsea in 2017. However, his time at Stamford Bridge was challenging, leading to a loan move to Atletico Madrid in 2019, which was eventually made permanent in 2020.

Last season, Morata showcased his goal-scoring prowess for Diego Simeone’s side, netting 21 goals in 48 appearances across all competitions. This impressive form carried over to the European Championship, where he played a pivotal role in Spain’s triumph. With his vast collection of silverware, including two UEFA Champions League titles, two Europa League titles, two La Liga titles, two Serie A titles, and the Club World Cup, Morata brings a wealth of experience and winning mentality to AC Milan.

The signing of Morata is a statement of intent from AC Milan, as they aim to challenge for domestic and European honors in the upcoming seasons. With his proven track record and leadership qualities, Morata will undoubtedly be a key figure in their pursuit of success.