[ad_1]
Atlético de Madrid is reportedly required to complete the permanent transfer of Álvaro Morata at the end of his loan period this summer.
While the global pandemic has caused major financial problems for soccer clubs around the world, Chelsea must be rubbing their hands as they could now increase their purchasing power in the next window.
According to a Marca report, the obligation to buy Morata’s loan contract, which is worth € 55 million (£ 46.8 million), will be paid on July 1.
(Photo from Quality Sport Images / Getty Images)
The report, which mainly covered Atlético’s expenses this summer, said the Morata transfer would be its biggest expense of the year and as a result they have now shifted their focus to low-cost deals.
Chelsea would still suffer a loss compared to the £ 60 million (BBC) they paid Real Madrid in 2017.
However, given his disappointing performances at Chelsea, coupled with the current financial climate, Chelsea could easily have had a bigger loss if the deal hadn’t closed earlier.
(Photo from MB Media / Getty Images)
The 27-year-old has done pretty well for Diego Simeone this season, topping Atlético’s scoring chart with 12 goals in all competitions.
He had a similar record for goals at Chelsea, scoring 11 times in 31 Premier League games in his first season and five the following season before joining Atletico on loan in January.
Chelsea were looking for a replacement for Diego Costa (who scored 20 league goals the previous season) and Morata did not meet those expectations.
Do you have something to tell us about this article?
[ad_2]
