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Álvaro Morata Joins CD Leganés on Season-Long Loan
8/29/2026, 12:01:52 AM
Core Transfer Details
Spanish second-division side CD Leganés has secured a one-season loan for 33-year-old forward Álvaro Borja Morata Martín from Italian club Como 1907. The agreement includes an option for Leganés to purchase the player at the end of the campaign. Morata remains under contract with Como until June 2029, having made his move to the Italian side permanent earlier this summer after a loan from AC Milan.
Recent Form and Career Highlights
During his most recent loan spell at Como, Morata recorded only one goal in 30 appearances, according to sources. The striker’s career totals exceed 600 professional matches and more than 200 goals, with 87 caps and 37 goals for the Spanish national team, making him the fourth-highest scorer in its history. His trophy cabinet includes two UEFA Champions League titles, two La Liga crowns, two Copa del Rey trophies, two Serie A championships, a UEFA Nations League title (2023) and the Euro 2024 championship, which he captained. Prior to his stint in Italy, Morata played for Real Madrid, Juventus, Chelsea, Atlético Madrid, AC Milan and Galatasaray.
Leganés’ Objectives and Official Comments
Leganés aims to return to La Liga after relegation in the 2024-25 season. Sporting director Andrés Pardo noted that, while the club could not confirm player signings that were not yet finalized, he expressed a desire to welcome Morata and highlighted the striker’s experience as valuable for the promotion push. The club’s leadership framed the loan as an opportunity to add veteran quality to a squad seeking to ascend back to the top tier.
Implications for the Promotion Push
Morata’s arrival provides Leganés with a forward who has competed at the highest levels of European football, potentially enhancing the team’s attacking options. If the player adapts quickly, his experience could influence both on-field performance and the development of younger teammates. The option to buy suggests that Leganés may consider a longer-term commitment should the loan prove successful, aligning with the club’s broader ambition to secure a swift return to La Liga.
