Alvaro Morata opens up on Chelsea nightmare and begs Atletico Madrid to sign him permanently

Alvaro Morata opens up on Chelsea nightmare and begs Atletico Madrid to sign him permanently
Alvaro Morata has lifted the lid on his Chelsea hell and pleaded with Atletico Madrid to sign him permanently so he never has to return.The Spanish striker is currently on an 18-month loan with Atletico from Stamford Bridge – but his Blues career is surely over in light of these recent comments.getty2

Morata has returned to form since joining Atletico on loan

Morata, who struggled for form in west London after arriving for a then-club-record 60million, claims he was not appreciated by the Stamford Bridge faithful, which left him feeling isolated.“I had lost confidence in myself previously. I was very upset by the opinion of the people in England. I think they caught me in the middle of everything,” he told Goal.“I didn’t quite feel loved or appreciated by the club or the fans. I started very well at Chelsea, but an injury in the end leaves you a bit stuck.“As bad as it was, I still scored 15 goals and won the FA Cup… but I was out of the World Cup, and for me that was the hardest thing that could happen to me in my life.“Ive dreamed of being able to play in a World Cup since I was 10 years old, and I chose Chelsea because I thought it would be the best club to later be able to play in the World Cup.“Now, signing for Atletico has been the best thing that could happen to me in my life. “I had a very bad time in London. In the end I was training alone. I talked to Maurizio Sarri and he told me some things that I knew were not going to be as he had said. I was very nervous. My wife was in shock with me.“I already knew that I could sign for Atletico if everything went well, and they had four games previously [before Morata officially signed for them on January 29]. I saw them all at home with my wife and she was amazed! She does not like football very much, and she did not understand how I could get like this, so crazy, watching Atletico games, screeching at home, nervous, when I was not an Atletico player yet.“It’s a story I’d like to tell very slowly in the future. I went from being tied on the same amount of goals as [Mohamed] Salah and [Harry] Kane at the start of the first year, and people made a song about me, I could not even go out in London! And one day I get up with a shooting pain in my back, my level goes down, and they start telling me everything [referring to criticism about him] in England. You are supposed to be respected by fans, but you know…”getty2

Alvaro Morata never performed like a 60million player at Chelsea

Things have improved dramatically for Morata since his return to Spain.After struggling for goals under Maurizio Sarri, he bagged six in the second half of the La Liga season for Atletico.His loan spell expires at the end of next season, but the 26-year-old is desperate to spend the rest of his career in Madrid.He added: “I think in the end it was destiny [moving back to Atletico]. I left Atletico, and every so often I had the opportunity to return, although not so often when I was younger. When you have a bad time in a place, you don’t have that chance often [to return].“It motivated me a lot that Simeone called me, no matter the club I was at, and told me that I could be important in Atletico. The people have welcomed me warmly here, even in the difficult situation that it was. The squad and the club staff have changed my life.

LIVE ON talkSPORT

talkSPORT is your home of live football! Here's what's coming up on talkSPORT and talkSPORT 2...

• Portugal vs Switzerland (Wednesday, 7:45pm) – talkSPORT
• Netherlands vs England (Thursday, 7:45pm) – talkSPORT
• France vs South Korea (Friday, 8pm) – talkSPORT
• Denmark vs Republic of Ireland (Friday, 7:45pm) – talkSPORT 2
• Croatia vs Wales (Saturday, 2pm) – talkSPORT
• England vs Scotland (Sunday, 5pm) – talkSPORT

“As I arrive at the training centre, you can see in people’s faces when they trust you. When you are in the dressing room ahead a game, you see how your team-mates look at you.“At Chelsea there came a time when my team-mates, except for the Spaniards, well… you know, it is not the same when you play and you know that you give a pass to someone who is not going to do as well. You do not give the pass in the same way. Everyone who has played football once will understand that.“And in the end, it is a situation that you cannot control: it is neither about being positive or negative, or about trying to have fun or being worried. It’s the confidence that others have in you: your team-mates, the club… And I found it here at Atletico.“I have said it many times: there is a moment in which there are things that surpass fame, money and everything. Thank God, at Atletico I’ve been able to have a bit of all of this, but I would love to be here every year that I’m able to play at the highest level.“I want to stay at Atletico but, contractually, Chelsea can call me back. We will see what happens in the negotiations between them, but the two clubs already know what I want. I only ask, please, as I said to Atletico, do everything possible to do it as soon as possible. Because I just want to be here.”

---

Manchester United's misery to 'continue for at least a decade', says Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock The Bluesbirds boss takes his already-relegated side to Old Trafford on Sunday By talkSPORT
Manchester United's misery to 'continue for at least a decade
fussboll.com/2019/05/11/manchester-uniteds-misery-to-continue-for-at-least-a-decade-says-cardiff-city-manager-neil-warnock/
Manchester United's misery to 'continue for at least a decade', says Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock. says Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock. Jovani.
Manchester United's misery to 'continue for at least a decade
sports.froodl.com/football/english-premier-league/manchester-uniteds-misery-to-continue-for-at-least-a-decade-says-cardiff-city-manager-neil-warnock/
Neil Warnock believes it will take ten years for Manchester United to be a force again. The Red Devils have not won a Premier League title since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013 - and have hired four managers during that time.
Manchester United's misery to 'continue for at least a decade
newstodayworld.com/2019/05/11/manchester-uniteds-misery-to-continue-for-at-least-a-decade-says-cardiff-city-manager-neil-warnock/
Manchester United's misery to 'continue for at least a decade', says Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock. it will take ten years for Manchester United to be a
Manchester United's misery to 'continue for at | SportSpyder

---

'I tried, Arsenal fans!' - Piers Morgan reminds Gunners fans about Jurgen Klopp plea before Liverpool move in 2015. Klopp went on to join Liverpool, while Wenger remained at Arsenal for
'I tried, Arsenal fans!' - Piers Morgan reminds Gunners fans

---

Ada Hegerberg: first women's Ballon d'Or marred as winner is

---

DIEGO MARADONA appeared to throw a punch after his Dorados side lost the Mexican second division play-off final. Maradona, 58, was walking through a crowd of reporters when he swung his arm before
Diego Maradona swings punches at reporters after Dorados

---

Con Hattrick de Cristiano Ronaldo la Juventus ganó 3 goles a 0 al Atletico de Madrid en los octavos de la Champions League 2019. Los tres goles de Cristiano hicieron realidad la remontada de la
Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick propels Juventus past Atletico

---

Tottenham vs Liverpool: talkSPORT writers predict who will

---

Newcastle United 2019/20 kits: Magpies' third shirt leaked

---

Transfer news and football gossip: Real Madrid plot £125m Paul Pogba move, Callum Hudson-Odoi offered big wages to stay at Chelsea, Toby Alderweireld to join Juventus? Friday, 29 March 2019 talkSPORT.com rounds up all the latest gossip from Friday's newspapers and online - and there's a familiar name making the headlines… again.
Man United Transfer News: Real Madrid end interest in Paul

---

Celtic players and fans were left fuming after Motherwell scored a controversial goal in their Scottish Premiership match. The Hoops were leading 2-0 in the second half but when Gboly Ariyibi put the ball into the net in the 52nd minute it caused outrage for the current league leaders.
Celtic fans rage at 'unsporting' Motherwell after

---

Leigh Griffiths may miss the match because of a hamstring injury, his place in the Celtic team most likely taken by Moussa Dembele Rangers and Celtic approach Saturday's Old Firm game from

---

NOT HAPPY When Eric Dier pulled up with an injury it looked like it was going to be Rice's big moment but Gareth Southgate opted to put on Barkley instead There has been a lot of coverage about Declan Rice's England career as the West Ham man decided to switch allegiances, having previously made three appearances in friendlies for the Republic of Ireland.
'So annoying' - West Ham fans blast England boss Gareth

---

SHOWTIME Spurs will finally move into the new home on April 3rd and the club have asked fans to arrive as early as possible and be in on time for the pre-match show An opening ceremony will take place on April 3 ahead of the first fixture at Tottenham's new stadium against Crystal Palace, it has been confirmed.
Tottenham Will Play Crystal Palace in 1st Premier League Game

---