Chelsea’s Alvaro Morata is expected to arrive in Madrid later today, as he prepares to complete a move to Atletico.
According to a report from ESPN, who cite Spanish outlet Onda Cero, the player could be unveiled as early as Saturday.
Morata had been expected to complete a move to Madrid for some time, but any deal to join Diego Simeone’s side was being held up by Chelsea’s desire to have a replacement brought in beforehand.
The Blues completed the loan signing of Gonzalo Higuain earlier this week, paving the way for Morata to leave for Spain.
The latter was not involved or named on the bench for the 2-1 win over Tottenham in the Carabao Cup on Thursday night, signalling his exit was imminent.
Morata has found minutes hard to come by in recent months, falling out of favour under Maurizio Sarri, who has preferred to use Eden Hazard ahead of the striker.
