Conte reveals Morata always his No 1 transfer target…not Lukaku
Published on: Sunday, July 23, 2017
LONDON: Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has revealed Alvaro Morata was always his No1 transfer target this summer… not Romelu Lukaku.The Blues were linked with both strikers during the current window, with many tipping the former Everton man to rejoin his former club.However, Manchester United – also weighing up a move for both strikers – beat Chelsea to the punch, signing Lukaku in a £75million deal. Immediately afterwards, Conte swooped to sign ex-Real Madrid man Morata for £65m.
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On the move, Conte said: "We have added a fantastic striker, even at a young age he has won a lot already and we are looking forward to welcoming him to the squad."For sure this transfer market is a crazy market, but it is not only for this season but for the future seasons."Now there is crazy money, if you want to buy a normal player you need to spend €40m to €50m. It is the same. Lukaku cost a lot of money, the same with [Arsenal striker Alexandre] Lacazette.
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For a right-back, you spend €50m or €60m."This is the situation now, we have to live with it and you must be very good and don't make mistakes when you buy because you have to spend a lot of money and it is very important your choice.
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