Alvaro
Morata is hoping to complete a permanent move to Atletico Madrid after
saying he does not feel "appreciated or loved" by Chelsea.
The Spain forward joined Atletico from Chelsea on an 18-month loan deal in
January after being made surplus to requirements by head coach Maurizio
Sarri.
Morata, who arrived at Stamford Bridge from Real Madrid for a then
club-record £57m fee in July 2017, scored 24 goals in 72 appearances during
his spell with the Blues and helped them win the FA Cup during his debut
campaign.
But he is now hoping to seal a permanent return to the Spanish capital after
scoring six goals in 17 appearances for Atletico.
"I had lost confidence in myself previously. I was very upset by the opinion
of the people in England. I think they caught me in the middle of
everything," the 26-year-old told Goal.
"I didn't quite feel loved or appreciated by the club or the fans. I started
very well at Chelsea, but an injury in the end leaves you a bit stuck.
"As bad as it was, I still scored 15 goals and won the FA Cup... but I was
out of the World Cup, and for me that was the hardest thing that could
happen to me in my life.
"I've dreamed of being able to play in a World Cup since I was 10 years old,
and I chose Chelsea because I thought it would be the best club to later be
able to play in the World Cup.
"Now, signing for Atletico has been the best thing that could happen to me
in my life. I want to stay at Atletico but, contractually, Chelsea can call
me back. We will see what happens in the negotiations between them, but the
two clubs already know what I want. I only ask, please, as I said to
Atletico, do everything possible to do it as soon as possible. Because I
just want to be here."
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