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Morata backs 'incredible' Yamal for Ballon d'Or glory

Alvaro Morata has tipped his international team-mate Lamine Yamal for the highest individual honours in world football after witnessing the youngster's meteoric rise firsthand. The Leganes striker, who captained Spain to European glory, believes the Barcelona sensation possesses a level of maturity that defies his teenage years.

Morata refuses to close door on Spain return after missing World Cup triumph

Alvaro Morata has insisted he is not closing the door on his international career after missing Spain's triumphant 2026 World Cup campaign. The veteran forward admitted that fierce competition in attack makes a recall difficult but reflected warmly on watching his former team-mates lift the trophy following a candid phone call from Luis de la Fuente.

Morata explains shock Leganes move

Alvaro Morata has sealed a shock season-long loan move from Cesc Fabregas' Como to Segunda Division side Leganes, with an option to buy. The veteran Spain striker explained his return to Madrid by insisting that feeling valued and finding personal happiness matter far more than chasing major trophies or playing in the Champions League.

Surprise: Alvaro Morata moves to a second-division club

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Morata set for shock Leganes move

Alvaro Morata is closing in on a surprise loan move to Spanish second-tier outfit Leganes after a frustrating spell in Serie A with Como. The 33-year-old forward, who has commanded €229m in career transfer fees across spells with Europe's elite, is seeking a fresh start in Spain following a solitary goal during his time under Cesc Fabregas.

Como 1907 v FC Famalicao - Pre-Season Friendly

Madrid the secret word: Morata returns to Spain through a surprise gateway

A new stop for the Spanish star

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
6	Freiburg	6	3	1	2	8	7	1	10	W L W L W
7	FC Koeln	6	3	0	3	10	8	2	9	L L W W W
8	VfB Stuttgart	6	2	2	2	8	12	-4	8	L D L D W
9	RB Leipzig	6	2	1	3	10	9	1	7	W L W D L
10	TSG 1899 Hoffenheim	6	2	0	4	8	11	-3	6	W W L L L