After a bright start to his career at Chelsea following a £57million transfer from Real Madrid in 2017, Morata’s form has deteriorated. Manager Maurizio Sarri has grown frustrated with Morata’s lack of goals and signed Gonzalo Higuain on loan to replace him last week. And Morata will be hopeful that a return to Spain will help rediscover his best form. The 26-year-old landed in Spanish capital on Saturday night and will have tests today.

“I’m very happy for this stage, I have been waiting for days, I want everything to be completed and to start training with my team-mates,” Morata said. Morata was also asked about a potentially hostile reaction he might receive from Atletico Madrid fans given their rivalry with Real. Show Player But in a message to Real Madrid fans the striker says joining Atletico means a lot to him. “The people who have always been with me know how I feel and how I will feel tomorrow and how the last days have been, I am very happy,” he said.


Chelsea transfer news: Morata arrives for Atletico Madrid medical and sends Real message

“People have their thoughts, but I know what I have to do, I started playing at Atleti and people who know where I come from know my story and what this means to me. “The past is the past and can not be changed and I am very proud of that and I hope it will be finished tomorrow.” Sarri revealed Morata asked to leave in December despite feeling the attacker was capable of playing in the style he wants. "I think that Morata has the characteristics for playing in my team.


Chelsea transfer news: Morata arrives for Atletico Madrid medical and sends Real message