Alvaro Morata: 'I want to stay at Real Madrid'

Alvaro Morata has categorically ruled out leaving Real Madrid for AC Milan, declaring himself "happy" with life in the Spanish capital.

The 24-year-old has spent much of Los Blancos' double-winning campaign on the outside looking in, starting just 17 games in all competitions.

Morata was said to be closing in on a move to Milan after agreeing personal terms, but he has denied these reports and insists that it is his intention to remain at the Bernabeu.

"Milan? No, I certainly won't be in Italy," he told Mediaset Premium. "I want to continue here and it's difficult. I can only tell you what I read in the papers, I know nothing else.

"I like Italy, but I am happy here. Madrid is my team and my city."

Morata spent two years in Italy playing for Juventus, before being brought back to Madrid last summer for a fee of £24m.