Alvaro
Morata says he would sign a 10-year contract at Chelsea after clarifying
comments that he was unhappy with life in London.
Morata told Italian publication Gazzetta dello Sport that he would not be
staying in London for long as the city was "too stressful", ahead of the
Blues Champions League clash with Roma.
But in the pre-match news conference in Italy, Morata, who signed in a £70m
deal from Real Madrid in the summer, reaffirmed his commitment to the club.
He said: "We have a problem of understanding in this interview. If Chelsea
proposed me 10 years I would probably sign it as I am happy at the club, I
am happy with the city and everything in London.
"I really like London and if I improve, probably I can stay here more than
five years. I need to score many goals otherwise Chelsea would buy another
player, it is normal."
The Spaniard said he will eventually move back to his home country once his
career finishes, admitting there are elements of London he does not like
such the amount of traffic and people.
Morata added: "I wanted to say that probably in the future when I finish my
career I probably won't live there but now I am very happy in London and I
am enjoying London with my wife.
"I really like it now but probably in the future when I have a child and
want to take him to school once I have finished my career, I prefer to go
back to my country.
"It is normal for me. When I say it's a stressful city I mean the traffic
and a lot of people. I say to it is an incredible city with many religions
and different kind of people so I really enjoy London."
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte went through a similar period of homesickness
last season due to his family remaining in Italy during his first campaign,
and he understands what Morata is going through.
"I think Alvaro is a good person and he is enjoying his time in London, and
playing with Chelsea - a great team," Conte said. "Every time I have spoken
with him he has said he is very happy with this fantastic experience for him
and his wife.
"I know very well where he is living now, with his wife, and it was the same
building that I lived in last season. It's a lovely place and not so far
from the training ground.
"For me I was alone without my family. When you stay abroad and work with a
lot of pressure, it is good to have your family with you. This season, I
solved this problen. They stay with me and I enjoy my time in Cobham. I am
enjoying London, and this league.
"It's a fantastic experience for Alvaro, for me, and every player who
decides to have the experience of this league.
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