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Alvaro Morata enjoying Juventus family atmosphere

Former Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata is delighted with his move to Juventus.

Morata says he's enjoying the club's family atmosphere.

He revealed: "The truth is almost everyone has taken me home after training. One of them even took me to the dentist. These players are a family.

"I immediately think of [Roberto] Pereyra, [Kwadwo] Asamoah, [Andrea] Barzagli, [Giorgio] Chiellini…

"I live in the centre of Turin, the people are very polite. I like going out with my dog. [Pogba and I] speak often, we have many friends in common, such as [Raphael] Varane."

Morata then reflected on the legacies left by two of the Bianconeri's most famous No 9s and admitted that he would love to follow in their footsteps.

"I just have to work, work and work. [The No 9 shirt] is a great motivation. If I think about [previous Juventus No 9s, Zlatan] Ibrahimovic and [Filippo] Inzaghi, I can't help but want to improve," he continued.

"I am grateful to Real Madrid. I had a wonderful eight years there, but now I am happy in this new stage of my career.

"Juve were persistent in their attempts to sign me, and I just want to help them win more trophies."

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