Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has completed his loan move to Atletico Madrid.

During his younger years, Morata would act as a ballboy and he made it clear that his dream was always to play on the pitch, albeit at the previous Estadio Vicente Calderon.

"There were times where I had to wait at the gate with my father because, as ballboys, we had to be at the game two hours before it started," said former Real Madrid striker Morata.

"I would enjoy myself and watch Atletico.

"Whenever I see a ballboy, I see myself.

"I dreamed of someday being on that pitch."

The striker emphasised how pleased he is to have signed for Atletico.

"I am proud to be here," he added.

"I know the stadium, I know the shirts; I am very happy and proud to be here.

"I cannot wait to train, to be with my teammates and, above all, to be able to play here."