Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata has played down reports linking him with a move to the Premier League in January, in particular with Arsenal.
It was reported earlier this week that The Gunners had agreed a loan-deal for the Spaniard, which would see him join the club in the Winter transfer market, and stay until the end of the season.
However, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger dismissed those reports in his press conference before the Hull City game and now it is Morata’s turn to play down the links and the Spaniard has claimed that he is only focusing on Madrid for now.
“I only think about succeeding at Real Madrid,” he told AS.
“Every day I work hard to earn myself a place in the team, but I know that I have had the support of [coach Carlo] Ancelotti since the first day that he came here.
“To Jose Mourinho I owe a great deal for promoting me up to the first team and I will always have a special feeling towards him. He is an incredible coach.”
“Raul [Gonzalez] has always been a hero to me,” Morata continued. “He is considered to be the best player in the history of Real Madrid and Spanish football.
“Cristiano [Ronaldo] is also a great player, out of this world, the complete player, the best. [Karim] Benzema is impressive also and I can learn a lot from him.
“Also, [Gareth] Bale is now showing what he can do and is one of the best players in the world and he was a great signing.”
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles
