Back to the Soccer Newsfeed

Alvaro Morata Admits Atletico Madrid Switch Was the 'Best Thing' to Happen in His Career

Former Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata has expressed his delight after his recent loan move to Atletico Madrid was extended.

The Spaniard spent two years at Stamford Bridge, scoring 24 goals in all competitions. He secured a loan move to Madrid in January and the deal is set to be made permanent next summer.

A fee of over £50m for the striker will be paid to the London club and, as quoted by EFE, Morata is delighted with the move, stating: "Atletico [Madrid] are the best thing that could have happened to me.

"It would mean so much to me to win titles with Atleti, even more than anything I've won in the past because this is different.