Alvaro Morata aims to join a top-level league to keep his hopes alive for a place in Spain’s 2026 World Cup squad, despite considering retirement.

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• Morata is edging closer to Serie A side Como
• Spaniard wants to feature in the upcoming World Cup
• Considered retirement after Nations League loss

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to a report by , the striker has turned down a lucrative offer from Qatar in order to accept one from Serie A side Como. Before he can complete the switch, AC Milan must reach an agreement with Galatasaray to cut short his loan deal, which was supposed to run until January.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Morata picked Como over the Middle East because he wants to keep his hopes of competing at the 2026 World Cup alive. That could mean he has decided against retiring from international football, having admitted he would consider doing so after his penalty miss cost La Roja in the Nations League final loss against Portugal.

  He is aware if he leaves Europe, the chances of being called up by Luis de la Fuente would be negligible. As a result, Como, who have seen a resurrection under his former Chelsea and Spain co-star Cesc Fabregas, stand as the best possible option for Morata.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Morata, who has 37 goals in 86 international appearances, scored six goals in 12 Super Lig games for Galatasaray after he was loaned out to the Turkish club by Milan.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MORATA?

  As the negotiations happen behind the scenes, Morata will be eagerly awaiting news on his next move.

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