Chelsea signs Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid

Chelsea have completed the signing of Spain striker, Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid in a fee believed to be around £70m on a five-year contract.

Before now, Morata had been expected to join Manchester United but the deal fell through when they signed Romelu Lukaku instead.

I am so happy to be here. It’s an incredible emotion to be part of this big club. I am looking to work hard, score as many goals as I can and to win as many trophies as possible, said Morata.

Technical director Michael Emenalo told Chelsea's official website:

We are delighted to complete Alvaro’s signing and welcome him to the club. We believe he can make a great impact for Chelsea and look forward to seeing him in action.

Alvaro has proven class at the highest level and his quality will be a huge asset to Antonio and the squad.

Morata has also played for Juventus and returned to Real after they exercised a buyback clause in 2016.