The 26-year-old striker who had struggled to impress since his arrival was pushed further down the pecking order by the arrival of Gonzalo Higuain.
According to Mail Online Sport, Morata’s move to Atletico was formalised on the 28th of January after Monaco sealed a loan deal for Atletico Madrid winger Gelson Martins, freeing up room for the Spanish striker.
Morata had played for Atletico Madrid for four years during his youth. Following the announcement, the striker shared a throwback photo of himself playing in Atletico Madrid kit.
