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Alvaro Morata swarmed by Chelsea fans and signs autographs after arriving in Singapore
ALVARO MORATA meets excited Chelsea fans at Chingi International Airport as the Blues’ newest signing arrives in Singapore.
Alvaro Morata meets Chelsea fans as he touches down in Singapore
Chelsea confirmed the signing of Morata from Real Madrid on a five-year-deal yesterday evening, finally ending the long-running transfer saga surrounding the 24-year-old.
Morata had looked likely to join Manchester United but Jose Mourinho moved for Romelu Lukaku, who had in turn seemed set for a return to Stamford Bridge.
With Diego Costa deemed surplus to requirements by manager Antonio Conte, Morata has been drafted in to lead the line for the Blues this season.
The Spaniard has flown out to Singapore and will join up with the Chelsea squad ahead of their International Champions Cup friendlies against Bayern Munich and Inter Milan.
Scroll through the gallery above to see the best pictures as Alvaro Morata greets Chelsea fans as he arrives in Singapore.