- Alvaro Morata is now on the verge of joining Premier League club Chelsea
- The Spaniard has left Spanish club Real Madrid in emotional farewell
- He is expected to have his medical examination in London
Spanish professional football star Alvaro Morata is on the verge of joining Premier League champions Chelsea after leaving Spanish and European champions Real Madrid.
Chelsea and Real Madrid have both agreed a mega million fee for the transfer of the Spaniard, and the Blues are now expected to settle personal terms with him.
Morata who was resigned by Real Madrid in 2016 was unable to dislodge the Galaticos' number 1 striker Karim Benzema, and he has now revealed what he told Real gaffer Zinedine Zidane ahead of his move to Chelsea.
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Morata saying goodbye to Zidane (photo: The Sun)
''Chelsea is a team I love, and I'm happy that I will wear their jersey next season and I have wished Zinedine Zidane good luck this year,'' Morata said.
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The 24-year-old is now expected to have his medical examination in London before traveling to China to meet his new coach Antonio Conte and teammates.
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