Alvaro Morata stuck at Galatasaray! Striker transfer to Como blocked despite agreement as Turkish giants await news on Victor Osimhen bid

Alvaro Morata has already reached a verbal agreement to join Como, but Galatasaray are not allowing him to leave.

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• Galatasaray have called up Morata for pre-season
• His move to Como in limbo despite reaching verbal agreement
• Turkish giants desperate to complete Osimhen transfer

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Morata’s future hangs in the balance amid a transfer triangle involving Galatasaray, AC Milan and Como. While the Spanish striker remains on loan at Galatasaray from Milan, he has long committed verbally to join Como under fellow Spaniard Cesc Fabregas. However, the move is in limbo, delayed by Galatasaray’s aggressive push to permanently sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli.

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  Galatasaray’s pursuit of Osimhen from Napoli has hit a wall due to financial and contractual complications, including instalment terms, resale clauses, and an anti-Juventus condition. These delays are affecting other deals, most notably Morata’s expected return to Milan and subsequent move to Como. With Mauro Icardi sidelined by injury, coach Okan Buruk has halted Morata’s exit, bringing him back for pre-season training. While the Spaniard had already pledged to join Como, no further developments will be allowed to take place until Galatasaray reach a resolution with regards to Osimhen.

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  Como await Morata’s arrival after receiving his and Milan’s green light, but Galatasaray’s stalled Osimhen negotiations have put the move on hold. While Como have bolstered their squad impressively, Morata remains the missing piece. The deal hasn’t collapsed, but it’s no longer the near-certainty it once appeared. Galatasaray had initially cleared Morata’s return to Italy, supporting his planned move to Como. However, a final agreement with the Rossoneri is still pending. Morata’s loan, which is active until January 2026, includes a future buyout option, but the Turkish giants are unlikely to activate it.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Everything depends on whether Osimhen can join Galatasaray. The Nigerian international has been linked with numerous big clubs such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Juventus and Manchester United, but it is unlikely that he will be joining one of those names.