AC Milan has officially announced the signing of Spanish striker Álvaro Morata from Atlético Madrid on a four-year contract until June 30, 2028, with an option for an additional year. The transfer fee was reported to be €13 million, with Morata set to earn between €4.5-5 million per season. This move comes as a replacement for Olivier Giroud, who has transferred to Los Angeles FC.Morata, 31, joins Milan fresh off his success as captain of the Spanish national team that won the 2024 European Championship. He will wear the number 7 jersey for the Rossoneri. The striker expressed his excitement about joining Milan, stating, ‘I can’t wait to start. Now I’m going on vacation because I have to be with my family, who helped me a lot, otherwise I would be training from tomorrow.’ Throughout his career, Morata has played for several top clubs including Real Madrid, Juventus, Chelsea, and Atlético Madrid. He has amassed an impressive trophy haul, including two UEFA Champions League titles, multiple league titles, and domestic cups. For the Spanish national team, Morata has scored 36 goals in 80 appearances.Morata becomes the 12th Spanish player in AC Milan’s history. His signing is seen as a significant boost for Milan’s attacking options, and he is expected to make his debut on August 13 in the Silvio Berlusconi Trophy against Monza at the San Siro stadium.In other transfer news, Manchester United has reportedly agreed personal terms with Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte. United are in talks with PSG over a fee, with the French club willing to sell for around £50m to make room for Benfica star Joao Neves. This potential signing is part of United’s efforts to strengthen their defensive midfield, which was identified as a problem area last season.
Key points
- AC Milan has signed Álvaro Morata from Atlético Madrid on a four-year contract for €13 million.
- Morata, captain of Spain’s Euro 2024-winning team, will wear the number 7 jersey for Milan.
- Manchester United has reportedly agreed personal terms with PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported salary for Morata, with some sources stating €4.
5 million per season and others reporting €5 million plus bonuses.
