Alvaro Morata’s future at Atletico Madrid has been the subject of speculation over the last few weeks, following reports linking with a return to Italy, with Juventus and AC Milan both said to be interested.
However, Morata is set to stay at Atletico, having recently signed a new current at the club, although Marca have reported that his new release clause is a measly €10m. Saudi Arabian club Al Taawoun have been interested in activating this, and they plan to offer Morata €50m per season.
🚨| Alvaro Morata has a €50m/year offer from Al Taawoun, however he is reluctant to live in Buraydah. 🇸🇦
His recent contract extension also includes a €10m release clause. 💰
[🎖️: @medinamarca, @marca ]
— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) June 15, 2023
Morata, Relevo have since reported that Morata has turned down the advancements from Al Taawoun, and he will instead stay at Atletico this summer. The 30-year-old loves the club, and does not plan to leave any time soon.
💣🚨| BREAKING: Álvaro Morata has rejected an offer of €40m per year for 3 seasons from Saudi Arabia. The player is in love with Atlético de Madrid and does not want to leave.
[🎖️: @MatteMoretto] pic.twitter.com/NhNUWZNxvP
— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) June 15, 2023
All that remains is for Morata’s contract extension to be made official, and then both he and Atletico Madrid can move forward in unison. Both will hope that he can have a better season in 2023-24 than he did in 2022-23.