Moretto: Formula of Morata’s move to Galatasaray explained – could become obligation | OneFootball

Alvaro Morata is just one step away from leaving AC Milan to join Galatasaray on an initial loan deal. As clarified by the reliable Matteo Moretto, it’s a move that could become an obligation for the Turkish side.

When the news of Morata’s move to Galaratasary first broke, it was suggested that Milan had agreed to a six-month loan. Then, there were mentions of an 18-month loan with just an option to buy, so understandably there has been some confusion among the fans.

As clarified by Matteo Moretto on X, Morata will initially join the Turkish side on a six-month which automatically will be extended by another 12 months in the summer. The option to buy will become an obligation if certain conditions are met, although the journalists didn’t give any specifics here.

Seeing as the length of the loan will be 18 months, one will have to assume that the conditions for the clause to become an obligation are easily achieved. Furthermore, as Morata is the highest gross earner at Milan, it’s only reasonable to think that Galatasaray will cover the salary.

Morata is expected to travel to Istanbul today, meaning the move will soon be made official. His replacement at Milan, Santiago Gimenez, is currently undergoing his medical for the club.