Alvaro
Morata has exclusively told
Sky Sports News he is joining Chelsea
because they are "the best club" after arriving in London for a medical.
The 24-year-old striker flew in to Heathrow airport on Thursday morning to
complete his move from Real Madrid for an initial £58m fee, which could rise
to £70m according to Sky sources.
Jose Mourinho admitted Chelsea's move for the Spain international was
"obvious" after Manchester United signed Romelu Lukaku despite previously
being close to a deal for Morata.
Former Juventus forward Morata insists he is delighted to be joining Antonio
Conte at Stamford Bridge, while remaining coy on how near he came to a
switch to Old Trafford.
"This is the best club," Morata, speaking exclusively to Sky Sports News
reporter Paul Gilmour upon arrival in London, said.
"Antonio Conte is one of the best coaches in the world and I'm so happy to
work with Antonio."
Asked how close he came to joining Manchester United, Morata said: "I don't
know, the most important thing is I'm here playing for Chelsea. Finally I'm
here."
Morata boasted the best goals-per-minute record of any Real Madrid player in
La Liga last season, with only Barcelona's Lionel Messi managing to better
his 15 goals at a rate of one every 89 minutes.
The departing Real striker is confident he will be able to settle in to life
in the Premier League though after speaking with international team-mate
Cesar Azpilicueta.
"[It's] One of the best leagues in the world and I'm so happy to be here,"
Morata added, confirming a medical is the only hurdle left before completing
his move to Chelsea.
"I spoke with Azpilicueta and he told me everything is OK and he found it
something easy."
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