Alvaro Morata: “I’ve dreamt of playing for Atletico Madrid since I was a ballboy”

Alvaro Morata has revealed how he has fulfilled a dream by joining Atletico Madrid: “I’ve dreamt of this since I was a ball boy here.”

The Spain international has returned to the capital club by signing an 18-month loan deal from Chelsea, who signed him for €65m from Real Madrid in 2017.

Morata played for Atleti during his youth career and while Sevilla and Barcelona were been linked to his signature earlier this month, he has now returned to the Spanish capital.

“Ever since I was a ball boy for the club, I’ve always dreamt of playing for the team,” Morata has said, in quotes carried by Marca.

“We always had to come to the game two hours earlier and I remember fondly waiting at the entrance with my father, they are such cherished memories.

“I am very proud of this move – I know the club, the stadium, the shirts, the players…it is a really happy moment for me, I cannot wait to get started.

“I have been thinking about this move for a long time and I have been watching a lot of the recent matches too.

“I already have felt like I have been part of this club and now I am extra motivated to give my everything.”

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