The Italian side, coached by Cesc Fàbregas, confirmed the striker’s departure on Friday on a loan deal until the end of the season. The agreement also includes an option to buy, meaning Morata’s future could eventually become permanently tied to the Madrid-based club.
Álvaro Morata Returns to Spain and Signs With Leganés
Álvaro Morata is back in Spanish soccer. The Madrid-born striker will continue his career with Leganés after the club reached an agreement with Como 1907 for his arrival during the 2026-27 season.
At 33 years old, the Spanish international begins another chapter in a career that has taken him to some of Europe’s biggest clubs.
Morata Looks to Rediscover His Best Form
The move to Leganés represents, above all, an opportunity for Morata to once again play a significant role.
The striker joined Como in August 2025 from AC Milan, but his time with the Italian club did not provide the prominence he expected. Morata finished the season without scoring a league goal and will now look to rediscover his confidence back in Spain.
Over the past few days, Leganés and Como had made progress in negotiations to find a formula that would allow the deal to be completed, particularly regarding how the player’s salary would be divided between the two clubs.
An agreement was ultimately reached, and Morata now has a new destination.
For Leganés, his arrival brings experience, pedigree and a striker accustomed to competing at the highest level. Beyond his recent numbers, the Spaniard provides intelligent movement inside the box, aerial ability and the capacity to link up with players making runs from deeper positions.
Morata Returns to Spanish Soccer
The move also means Morata is returning to a league he knows extremely well.
Developed in the Real Madrid youth system, the striker also represented Atlético de Madrid before continuing an international career that included spells with Juventus, Chelsea, Milan and Como.
Now, the situation will be completely different.
Morata arrives at Leganés with the opportunity to take on an important role in attack and become one of the key figures for a team counting on his experience this season.
For the striker, it will also be an opportunity to regain rhythm, playing time and goals after a difficult campaign in Italy.
Como have already wished him well in this new chapter, and the agreement is complete.
Álvaro Morata is back in Spain. This time, his new home will be Leganés.
