Softfootball understands that a deal is close for the Spain international, Alvaro Morata, to join Como 1907, with only final formalities left to conclude between the clubs involved.
The agreement, which has taken shape over the past 48 hours, will see Morata break his current loan at Galatasaray, with a new structure in place that includes a fee and a fresh loan with an obligation to buy.
According to Fabrizio Romano on his X handle:
“Deal almost done for Álvaro Morata back to Como! Verbal agreement at final stages with Galatasaray.
Loan move will be broken for fee worth around €5m after new proposal today…
…AC Milan will then let Morata join Como on new loan but with obligation to buy.”
The arrangement, confirmed by sources close to the negotiations, told Softfootball that Galatasaray will be receiving around €5 million to terminate the forward’s existing deal.
Morata had joined the Turkish giants last summer on a season-long loan from AC Milan, but a combination of tactical misfit and personal preference led to discussions about an early exit.
Como emerged as a surprise destination, but one that quickly gained traction. The Lombardy-based club, backed by ambitious ownership and with Cesc Fàbregas involved on the sporting side, is eager to build on its Serie A return with a marquee forward signing.
They pushed hard this week with a revised proposal and now find themselves on the brink of landing one of the most experienced strikers in European football.
Morata, 32, is understood to be keen on the move. His previous spells with Juventus have made Serie A a familiar and comfortable terrain, and he is intrigued by Como’s project.
Milan, who have just bought Ardon Jashari for €39 million, have also placed an obligation to buy clause in Morata’s deal, giving them certainty over a future sale.
Morata is expected to undergo medical tests in the coming days once paperwork is completed after his parent club has given the green light.
