Alvaro Morata has moved to Juventus – but is it the right career choice?

The 21 year old Spain international passed his medical in Turin following an 18 million euro move from Real Madrid, and is now a member of the Serie A champions.

Dubbed as the next Raul Gonzalez; the last great striker that the Castilla academy produced, Alvaro Morata, who’s scored freely throughout all youth levels, decided that it was time for him to move. Carlo Ancelotti’s consistent selection of Frenchman Karim Benzema, left the impatient Spaniard pondering his position at the club, and Jese Rodriguez’ rapid development in his debut season all but guaranteed Morata’s departure.

Following the sale of Fabio Quagliarella to Torino, Juventus were on the lookout for more firepower in their attack. With reported interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal, who were also hoping to acquire the Spanish under-21 international, Juventus acted fast, securing one of the most sought after young forwards in Europe. Morata’s misery of being side-lined though is not over, as the deadly partnership of Carlos Tevez and Fernando Llorente, who amassed 35 goals between them last season, will be very difficult to break. The Old Lady will be searching for a fourth consecutive Serie A title, meaning the Spaniards chances of consistently starting are slim.

It appears that the James Rodriguez to Real Madrid deal has been agreed, but who can Real Madrid turn to if both Karim Benzema and Jese Rodriguez are side-lined with injury next season? The current Champions League holders now have very limited depth when it comes to established strikers, a situation which Carlo Ancelotti would have been wise to avoid.