Atletico Madrid have confirmed that Alvaro Morata will join permanently next summer.
The Spain international returned to Madrid at the turn of the year and will spend the season on loan with Atletico with the deal being made permanent in 12 months’ time.
“The striker will play at our club on loan this season and the move will become permanent ahead of the 2020-2021 season,” a statement read on Atletico’s official website.
“Atlético de Madrid and Chelsea FC have reached an agreement over the transfer of Álvaro Morata from July 1, 2020.
“The Spanish striker will play at our club on loan this season, as was agreed when he joined Atlético de Madrid in the January transfer window, and the move will become permanent at the beginning of the 2020-21 season.
“Morata made his debut at our club on Feb. 3 against Betis. Since then, the Spaniard has played 17 games and scored six goals.”
The news comes shortly after Atletico announced the big money arrival of Joao Felix from Benfica.
