Real Madrid re-signed Juventus striker Alvaro Morata
ROME, ITALY - MAY 21: Alvaro Morata of Juventus FC celebrates after scoring a goal during the TIM Cup match between AC Milan and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico on May 21, 2016 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Real Madrid have re-signed Juventus striker Alvaro Morata,the Italian club has confirmed.
The terms of his move to Italy included an option for Real to buy him back, with the fee reported to be up to 30m euros (£24m).
Morata, who was a graduate of Real’s youth academy, joined Juve for £16m and scored 25 goals for the Serie A champions, and it has cost Real just £24m to bring him back to the Bernabeu.
However, it is not known yet whether Real’s intention is to sell Morata on again to another club, with the forward reportedly of interest to top clubs across Europe, including Arsenal.
Juventus confirmed in the statement statement: “We can today confirm that Alvaro Morata will return to Real Madrid after two seasons in Turin following the Spanish outfit’s decision to activate the forward’s buy-back clause.
“All associated with Juventus would like to wish Alvaro the very best of luck wherever his future may take him and thank him for two truly excellent years of service to the team.”
