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Alvaro Morata Explains Why He Didn't Move To Manchester United

Alvaro Morata Explains Why He Didn't Move To Manchester United

The Spanish striker looked all set for a move to Old Trafford

Joe Baiamonte

Joe Baiamonte

Earlier this summer, Alvaro Morata appeared to be all set for a move to Manchester United, before Romelu Lukaku took his place and Morata instead moved to Chelsea.

There were many theories doing the rounds when Lukaku arrived at Old Trafford instead of Morata. Some members of the press suggested that Morata was merely a smokescreen to help United sneak ahead of Chelsea in the race for Lukaku as the Blues failed to make their move for the Belgian striker.


Morata is already proving to be a hit at Stamford Bridge. Image: PA

Despite each striker not making the moves they were expected to, everything seems to have worked out perfectly for everyone involved, with Morata and Lukaku both hitting the ground running at Stamford Bridge and Old Trafford respectively, with the Spaniard finding the net three times in his first five games for the Premier League champions, while Lukaku has six in six for United.


Lukaku
Lukaku

Lukaku's six goals in his first six games for United have quickly established the Belgian striker as a fan favourite at Old Trafford. Image: PA

And, two months after the pair arrived at their new clubs, Morata has moved to clear up the confusion surrounding his £58 million arrival at Stamford Bridge.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, the former Real Madrid and Juventus striker said, "Yes. I had various offers this summer, not only Chelsea and Manchester United but also from different leagues.

"It was a good situation for me. The most important and best conversation I had was with Conte, he wanted me to come here. At the start of the summer, I didn't know that Chelsea were interested in me. I thought they were in for a different player.

"Maybe Lukaku or maybe someone else, I don't know. I didn't think the option of Chelsea was open.

"But I spoke with Conte several times - and not only this summer. I felt in debt to him. He signed me for Juventus but left very quickly to manage Italy. I always wanted to play for him after that. It was only two months with him but it felt like I'd known him forever. When I knew he wanted me this summer, I didn't think twice. I did everything I could to make the move happen."

So once again, it seems as if the route to success came through Antonio Conte.

(H/T Metro)

Featured Image Credit: PA

Topics: Chelsea, Football, Manchester United, Alvaro Morata, Romelu Lukaku