Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has revealed he is dreaming of a move back to Real Madrid.

Morata joined Chelsea from the La Liga giants for an initial £58million last year but has struggled to make an impact in English football.

The Spaniard, 25, who has spent the majority of his career at the Bernabeu, has scored just 16 times for the Blues.

While still looking to be a success at Chelsea, Morata has been given hope of rejoining Real after seeing Mariano return there last month.

Mariano was sold by Real to Lyon in 2017 but was bought back after impressing in France.

When asked about the prospect of a return to Real, Morata said: “Who would not like it?

“I am happy at Chelsea but I have many years ahead in my career if God and injuries allow it. Mariano said Madrid never close the door and look what happened. You never know.

“I’m in Chelsea, not in a team that are very inferior. It is clear that Madrid are the best in the world and everyone wants to be there but I’m not envious [of Mariano].”

Last season, Morata was hampered with a back injury, while he did not enjoy Antonio Conte’s tactics.

The 25-year-old, who is in the Spain squad to face England on Saturday, prefers playing under Conte’s successor Maurizio Sarri much more and is determined to repay Chelsea this term after his lack of form attracted a lot of negative scrutiny.

He said: “Is it better with Sarri than Conte? Yes, for the style of play. It [Conte’s gameplan] was not my style of play and I suffered a little.

“In today’s world it [criticism] is normal. Chelsea made a major effort for me and it was not returned.”