Alvaro Morata Archives ⋆ LSU

Jan312022 by JBNo Comments

Alvaro Morata in shock move to Arsenal to replace Aubameyang

Premier League

Arsenal are ready to make an eleventh-hour move for Juventus striker Alvaro Morata with Mikel Arteta’s assistant even phoning him, according to reports. The Gunners had hoped to sign a new forward this month but were thwarted in their attempts to sign Dusan Vlahovic – who instead moved to Juve – while Alexander Isak looks set to stay at Real Sociedad until the summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the London side are looking very light up front after loaning out Folarin Balogun, while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Eddie Nketiah could also join him. Bruno Guimaraes mocks Arsenal’s failed transfer pursuit in Newcastle unveiling Man Utd respond to Mason Greenwood domestic violence accusations Barcelona agree deal to sign Aubameyang from Arsenal...

Jun62019 by JBNo Comments

Morata launches scathing attack on Chelsea teammates & fans as he claims only Spanish players passed to him

Premier League

Morata has lifted the lid on his Stamford Bridge nightmare after the former Real Madrid striker claimed only the Spanish players in the team would pass to him. The 26-year-old is currently on loan at Atletico Madrid in Spain until 2020, and he has once again urged Diego Simeone's team to sign him on a permanent deal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Morata, who was signed by the Blues in 2017 from Real Madrid for £60million - has failed to win over Chelsea supporters, netting just 24 goals in 72 matches. Speaking of the West London club, Morata told Goal: "I didn't quite feel loved or appreciated by the club or the fans. "I started very well at Chelsea, but an injury in the end leaves you a bit stuck. "You are supposed to be respected by fans, but ...

Dec242018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea agree swap deal for Higuain with Alvaro Morata to join AC Milan

Transfer Info, Premier League

Chelsea and AC Milan have reportedly reached an agreement to swap Alvaro Morata for Gonzalo Higuain dur the January transfer window. Both strikers have endured underwhelming seasons, with Morata not even making the Chelsea squad for the last three Premier League games while Higuain has not scored since October. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But according to Sport Mediaset, the two teams are working on the final details of an exchange which is now described as inevitable, with just the nature of the swap still yet to be decided. Technically, Higuain is still on loan at San Siro from Juventus, so the Italian champions must give their approval to the transfer, but club bosses believe upcoming matches against Frosinone and SPAL will be his final, goodbye ...

May232018 by JBNo Comments

Morata fuels Chelsea exit rumours after meeting with Juventus

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata met with Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici in Milan on Wednesday. The meeting, which was also attended by Morata's agent Juanma Lopez, is likely to fuel speculation that the Spaniard could leave Chelsea after just a season . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Morata moved to Stamford Bridge from Real Madrid last summer for a club-record £60m fee, and scored 15 goals in 47 games in all competitions in 2017-18. Though he got off to a scintillating start, the 25-year-old faded as the season went on and missed out on Spain's World Cup squad. Morata's struggles at the club have led to rumours he could re-join Juve, with whom he had a successful two-year loan spell. During his two years in Turin, Morata scored 27 g...

May52018 by JBNo Comments

Morata reveals painkiller hell amid a difficult season at Chelsea

Premier League, Trending

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has revealed how painkilling injections to treat a mysterious injury contributed to a difficult season at Stamford Bridge. The Spain international joined from Real Madrid for a reported record fee of around £60m and enjoyed a blistering start to life in England, scoring six times in his first six Premier League games. The 25-year-old was diagnosed with a back problem in January that saw him miss four games, including the Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg loss to Arsenal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "It has been a complicated year for me and I don't think it's been the best year for the team, either," he told Marca. "It all started so well. Everybody loved me and I was scoring goals, but it's different now. People say...

Feb262018 by JBNo Comments

Zidane hits back at Alvaro Morata’s decision to join Chelsea

La Liga, Premier League

Zinedine Zidane has hit back at Morata after the Spaniard said he moved to Chelsea due to lack of enough playing opportunities for high-profile games at Real Madrid. Earlier this month, Morata talked on why he left Madrid, saying: ‘I played lots of games but always with the second choice side. I never asked to be a regular starter, Madrid is another planet,’ said the Chelsea striker. ‘But I didn’t play in any of the Champions League knock-out games, or against Barcelona, Atletico, Sevilla and Valencia.’ But Zidane says Morata is ‘wrong’ to have that kind of mindset and insists that the Spain international played an important role in Madrid’s success last season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘They might think some games are more important than othe...

Feb122018 by JBNo Comments

Morata hits back at fans and declares himself fit

Premier League

Alvaro Morata has fired back at Chelsea fans who criticised him for dancing with his wife despite back being out of action with a back injury. Alice Campello posted a video on Instagram on which showed Morata carrying her during a dance. The club record signing was criticised by fans for the video as he has missed Chelsea's last four games with a back injury. Morata has now confirmed he is available for the blues clash with West Brom on Monday evening. ‘It’s (an) old video,’ Morata posted on Instagram. ‘I’m not injured, I’m OK for the game tomorrow. A lot of critics now, but no problem for me!’ However last week, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte could not give a return date for the Spaniard's injury. The Spain international also angered fans when he suggested he would welc...