Alvaro Morata Agrees Terms with Como as Clubs Await Galatasaray’s Decision

Alvaro Morata is set to join Como after agreeing on personal terms and contract details with the Serie A club. However, the transfer now hinges on discussions between AC Milan and Galatasaray, as both clubs must resolve Morata’s current loan arrangement.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Como‘s president confirmed that agreements have been reached with both Alvaro Morata and AC Milan regarding the striker’s transfer. Morata previously played for Milan during the 2024-25 season before going on loan to Galatasaray in February 2025. Despite his season being divided between Italy and Turkey, Morata now seeks a new challenge. Although he remains under a loan agreement with Galatasaray until January 2026, the club can extend his stay until June 2026 and holds an option to purchase him. Como, as per reports, is expected to complete the signing of Álvaro Morata next week, contingent upon final discussions between Milan and Galatasaray occurring before Morata can join the team officially.

CONTEXT: SEASON OVERVIEW AND TRANSFER BACKGROUND

Morata’s 2024-25 season proved to be challenging. After transferring to Milan from Atletico Madrid, he struggled to find consistency and was eventually loaned to Galatasaray, where he regained his form and achieved domestic double success. In Turkey, Morata became a key player, scoring vital goals and rebuilding his confidence, which helped keep him under consideration for Spain, especially with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon. Meanwhile, Como, recently promoted to Serie A and finishing in 10th place in their first season back, aims to strengthen their squad significantly as they try to push for European qualification. They’ve indicated interest in bolstering their defense with players like Davinson Sánchez and Carl Starfelt to enhance their central defense.

WHAT NEXT?

Alvaro Morata’s future will be determined by negotiations between Milan and Galatasaray. Galatasaray’s willingness to discuss the deal could be influenced by the situation with newly signed striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli. Galatasaray is reported to be close to signing Victor Osimhen for €75 million, and if his arrival results in Galatasaray releasing Morata, Como could quickly finalize the transfer. Como’s upcoming fixture is their Serie A opener against Lazio, where both teams aim to get off to a strong start in the new season. Additionally, Milan will need to find an offensive replacement eighth last season, failing to secure a Champions League qualification spot as they undergo squad changes to get back to the highest level as soon as possible.