Milan and Como left waiting as Galatasaray cause Morata stalemate | OneFootball

Como and Milan are stuck in a deadlock over the future of Spanish forward Alvaro Morata, as reports from Italy claim Galatasaray are refusing to help terminate the player’s loan early.

Como had been strongly rumoured to be close to a deal for the experienced striker; just waiting on an agreement between Milan and the Turkish club to bring the player back from his loan.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – FEBRUARY 9: Alvaro Morata of Galatasaray celebrates with his teammate Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray after scoring his team’s first goal during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Adana Demirspor at Rams Park Stadium on February 9, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

What next for Morata as Como deal hangs in balance

A frustrated Morata returned to Galatasaray training for pre-season but it still looks like anything could happen regarding this transfer.

MURCIA, SPAIN – OCTOBER 12: Alvaro Morata of Spain is challenged by Victor Nelsson of Denmark during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A4 match between Spain and Denmark at Nueva Condomina on October 12, 2024 in Murcia, Spain. (Photo by Mateo Villalba Sanchez/Getty Images)

According to what has been reported by Tuttosport, via MilanNews24, the deal is far from off. The reports claim that new developments on behalf of Milan or Morata’s representatives could quickly shift the balance once again and the player’s desire to join Como could prove pivotal.

However, for now, Galatasaray are standing in the way of Cesc Fabregas’ side and their ideal striker.