Álvaro Morata has formally cut short his loan at Galatasaray after just six months, citing broken promises and having to give up part of his salary. He leaves Turkey after helping the club secure both the Süper Lig title and the Turkish Cup, with 16 appearances, seven goals, and three assists under his belt. This exit came after a rocky end to the stint where strained relationships and unmet contractual terms led to his departure.
Milan steps in to fund Álvaro Morata early return
AC Milan made a decisive move to end the loan deal, paying a compensation fee of 5 million Euros to Galatasaray. Morata also waived approximately 650 000 Euros in owed wages to facilitate the transfer. With Milan clearing the way, he quickly returned to Italy to finalise the next chapter of his career.
Como secures prolific striker with obligation to buy
Like the summer saga of a soap opera, Morata has joined Como in Serie A on a season-long loan from Milan, with an obligation to make the move permanent at the end of the 2025-26 season. The deal includes a 1 million Euros fee for the loan, plus a further 9 million Euros as condition-based mandatory purchase. He signed a contract stretching to June 2029, joining his former teammate and friend Cesc Fàbregas at the ambitious lakefront club.
Reunion with Fabregas brings emotional resonance
Morata expressed his delight at linking up with Fàbregas again citing their shared history and friendship as a key factor. He revealed that playing against Como last season helped him appreciate their vision and ambition. He promises to give everything for the club, aiming to bring his experience and firepower to the team’s Serie A campaign.
Morata’s career now spans eight clubs, making Como the latest stop in a journey that has taken him from Real Madrid to Juventus from Chelsea to Atlético Madrid from AC Milan to Galatasaray and now finally to Como Please welcome him as he aims to make a big impact in Italy’s top flight
