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By Bolaji Okunola
Alvaro Morata has signed a four-year contract with AC Milan which will see Super Eagles foward, Samuel Chukwueze face rigid competition in the club’s attacking line up.
The experienced striker will wear the No. 7 shirt after Milan activated his €15 million (£12.64m/$16.3m) release clause from Atletico Madrid.
The Spaniard will join forces with Nigeria’s Chukwueze in Milan’s attack.
Chukwueze, who joined from Villarreal last year for €20 million, took some time to adapt but ended the season with three goals and three assists. He had previously scored 37 goals and made 31 assists in 207 appearances for Villarreal.
Chukwueze played alongside Olivier Giroud, Christian Pulisic, and Rafael Leao in Milan’s last season. With Giroud now moved to the MLS, Chukwueze hopes Morata’s arrival will boost his performance.
The Super Eagles winger has been working hard in Milan’s training under new coach Paulo Fonseca.
At 31, Morata brings vast experience. He recently captained Spain to victory in the European Championship and the Nations League in 2023.
He scored 21 goals in all competitions for Atletico last season, although his form dipped in the latter half, with only two goals after January.
Morata’s departure from Atletico was influenced by his dissatisfaction with his treatment by Spanish media and fans.
