Published 18:26 IST, July 19th 2024

Fresh Off Leading Spain To Euro 2024 Triumph, Alvaro Morata Signs For AC Milan

Spain striker Álvaro Morata has joined AC Milan on a four-year deal with the option to extend for another year, the Italian club said Friday.

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Spain striker Álvaro Morata has joined AC Milan on a four-year deal with the option to extend for another year, the Italian club said Friday.

The 31-year-old Morata captained Spain to the European Championship title last Sunday and joins from Spanish club Atletico Madrid, where he scored 21 goals last season.

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The Rossoneri won the last of their 19 Serie A titles in 2022 and have won the Champions League seven times.

Morata has also played for Real Madrid, Juventus and Chelsea during a career in which he has scored over 200 club goals and 36 for Spain.

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Milan said he has chosen to wear the No. 7 jersey.

Morata replaces Olivier Giroud in the center of Milan's attack after the former France striker joined Los Angeles FC .

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Milan is going through an overhaul after finishing 19 points behind Serie A champion Inter Milan last season, with Paulo Fonseca replacing coach Stefano Pioli . 

18:26 IST, July 19th 2024