Alvaro Morata could make an unexpected career move to Spain's Second Division

Alvaro Morata, a 33-year-old forward with an extensive career including European Championship and Nations League titles with Spain, is reportedly considering a surprising move to Spain's Second Division. Morata is in negotiations to join Leganés from Italian club Como, a team that competes in the Champions League.

Leganés coach Rubén Albés publicly confirmed the club's interest in the veteran striker. "If Morata really ends up with us, we will be delighted, because we are incorporating a 'prime' player and adding another player to our forward line, where we already have a very good level," Albés stated. However, the coach distanced himself from the negotiation details, attributing the efforts to the club and sporting director Andrés Pardo.

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If Morata really ends up with us, we will be delighted, because we are incorporating a 'prime' player and adding another player to our forward line, where we already have a very good level.

The primary hurdle for the transfer, according to Sky Sport Italia, is Morata's salary. It is suggested that Como might need to subsidize a portion of his wages to facilitate a loan move. Morata's recent performance in Italy has been challenging, marked by a goalless league season and only two goals in the Coppa Italia, along with limited playing time at the start of the current campaign.

Morata's career boasts significant achievements, including winning Euro 2024 and the 2023 Nations League with the Spanish national team. He also secured two Champions League titles with Real Madrid during his previous stints in Spain. This potential move to Leganés would represent a significant shift from top-tier European competition to the second tier of Spanish football.

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I am not in negotiations. I cannot tell you how someone is convinced, because I am not in that process. If this signing happens, the credit will go to both the club and Andrés Pardo, who will have had to carry out this entire negotiation process.