AC Milan have signed Spain captain and Euro 2024 winner Alvaro Morata from Atletico Madrid.
The Serie A side triggered the 31-year-old’s release clause, which sources say was around £11million.
Morata captained Spain to victory at Euro 2024 in Germany this summer and put on a clinic in classic centre-forward play, particularly in the final against England.
He is also a two-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid, where he also made his professional debut.
The 80-cap international has already enjoyed time in Italy during his career, winning Serie A twice with Juventus.
He scored 59 goals in 185 appearances for the Old Lady, taking his total tally to over 200 for every club he has represented.
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— AC Milan (@acmilan) July 19, 2024
Milan released an official statement unveiling Morata, who has signed a contract until 2028.
They said: “AC Milan is proud to announce the signing of Alvaro Borja Morata Martín from Club Atletico de Madrid.
“Captain of the Spanish national team, with which he recently won the European Championship, Morata has signed with the Rossoneri until 30 June 2028, with an option to extend for an additional year.
“Born in Madrid on 23 October 1992, Alvaro spent time in the Youth Sectors of Atletico, Getafe and Real Madrid, before graduating from the latter and making his senior debut with the Blancos in December 2010.
“Over his career, he has played for Real Madrid, Juventus, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid making a total of 506 appearances and scoring 172 goals.
“He has won two UEFA Champions League titles, one UEFA Super Cup, one FIFA Club World Cup, two LaLiga titles, two Copa del Rey trophies, one Supercopa de España, two Serie A titles, three Coppa Italias, two Italian Supercoppe and one FA Cup.
“He has chosen to wear the number 7.”
Morata will link up with Milan ahead of their pre-season tour in the US.
