Álvaro Morata heads to Leganés on one-year loan from Como

Álvaro Morata officially joined Spanish second-division club Leganés on a season-long loan from Como, Leganés confirmed on Friday.

Under contract with Como until June 2029, the veteran Spanish striker had attracted interest from LaLiga sides and also from Liga MX clubs in this transfer window.

According to sources, Morata's wish was to return to his native Madrid and club Leganés offered him that possibility.

Morata brings experience to a Leganés side that are looking to return to LaLiga after being relegated in the 2024-25 campaign.

Leganés is Morata's fourth club in the space of three seasons, with the former Spain captain having played for Galatasaray, Milan and Como.

Morata, 33, scored only one goal in 30 appearances while on a season-loan at Como from AC Milan.

He had made his switch to Como permanent earlier this summer.

Morata began his career with Real Madrid before moving to Juventus in 2014. He helped Madrid win the Champions League, LaLiga and Copa del Rey twice each and Juventus claim two Serie A titles.

He also had a spell in the Premier League at Chelsea.

ESPN's Rodra and Rodrigo Fáez contributed to this report.