Former Chelsea striker reacts to rumours linking him to Man Utd

Former Chelsea strike Alvaro Morata has responded to the rumours linking him with moves from Spanish club Atletico Madrid to Man Utd this summer window.

Morata in his statement decided against any move to Old Trafford as he said his happy in Spain.

Speaking after scoring a brace in Atletico Madrid’s LaLiga 3-0 win over Getafe on Monday, Morata told the press that he is excited and happy to be at Diego Simeone’s side.

The former Chelsea star said: “I really want to play here, work and play in many competitions.

“I’m excited to be here, as always, I can only work and run for the team in every game.

“Speculation over my future? It’s what comes out in the press, I just wanted to work and work; Atletico are one of the best clubs in the world, if there’s a market I can’t do anything, just work, I’m happy here and I want to continue working.”