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Alvaro Morata out to 'win as many trophies as possible' as he joins Chelsea in £58m deal

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Alvaro Morata is convinced he can fire home the goals to take Chelsea to further glory after completing his club record move from Real Madrid.

The Premier League champions confirmed on Friday that Morata had signed a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea agreed to part with an initial £58million for the Spanish striker.

Morata will be tasked with leading a Chelsea attack that is likely to be without last season’s top scorer Diego Costa, who Antonio Conte has confirmed is no longer in his plans after a bust-up in January.

It is a task that Morata, who spent last season playing second fiddle to Karim Benzema at the tip of the Madrid attack, is already embracing.

“I am so happy to be here,” Morata told the Chelsea website. “It’s an incredible emotion to be part of this big club.

“I am looking to work hard, score as many goals as I can and to win as many trophies as possible.”

Morata is now Chelsea’s record signing, his initial fee eclipsing the £50m the Blues paid for his compatriot Fernando Torres in 2011.

Technical director Michael Emenalo is convinced that the 24-year-old will shine at Stamford Bridge.

“We are delighted to complete Alvaro’s signing and welcome him to the club,” Emenalo added. “We believe he can make a great impact for Chelsea and look forward to seeing him in action.

Morata has scored nine goals in 20 games for Spain (Getty Images)
Morata has scored nine goals in 20 games for Spain (Getty Images)

“Alvaro has proven class at the highest level and his quality will be a huge asset to Antonio and the squad.”