In the past week, the links between AC Milan and Alvaro Morata became much stronger, and now, it seems the move could be completed, pending a medical this week.
When the Joshua Zirkzee move broke down, there were two ways of going around the situation, go into panic mode, or do what Milan did, and stay calm, knowing that they had an extensive list of targets waiting in the wings.
A few weeks ago, it was reported that Paulo Fonseca was stalling the move, and the reasoning was that his preference for a striker was a different profile to Zirkzee, and someone closer to Olivier Giroud – which Morata is.
Since then, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been in regular contact with the Spanish striker, throughout the Euro 2024 tournament, and eventually, the Atletico Madrid striker said yes, and after the conclusion of the tournament, his decision was ready to be made after being wooed by the Rossoneri project and the Swede.
Late last night, it was reported by several sources that a deal was complete, and Milan News have published the figures behind the deal.
Morata, who will arrive in Madrid for a medical on Wednesday before going on holiday, will earn €5 million per year during a four-year contract, with the option of serving a fifth season. Due to his release clause, the Diavolo will pay a €13m fee to bring him to the club.