Alvaro
Morata has passed a medical ahead of his move to Chelsea from Real Madrid,
according to Sky sources.
Morata is expected to join Antonio Conte's squad in Singapore this weekend
as they continue their preparations for the new Premier League season.
The 24-year-old exclusively told Sky Sports News on Thursday that he was
joining the "best club" after Chelsea had agreed an initial £58m deal with
Madrid for his services.
"This is the best club," Morata told Sky Sports News reporter Paul Gilmour
upon arrival in London.
"Antonio Conte is one of the best coaches in the world and I'm so happy to
work with Antonio."
Morata, who only re-joined Madrid from Juventus last summer, scored 20 goals
in 43 appearances last season as Zinedine Zidane's side claimed a La Liga
and Champions League double.
He will become Conte's fourth major summer signing following the arrivals of
Willy Caballero, Antonio Rudiger and Tiemoue Bakayoko.
Conte has been keen to strengthen his attacking options having told Diego
Costa he is surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge and missed out on a
deal to sign Romelu Lukaku to Manchester United.
Costa, who scored 20 goals last season as Chelsea won the Premier League
title, is yet to secure a move away the club and has been excused from their
pre-season tour of Singapore.
Sky Sports News understands Atletico Madrid are interested in re-signing
Costa and are expected to make an offer for him.
Atletico are currently under a transfer embargo and would be unable to
register Costa as their player until January.
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