ISTANBUL, TURKEY – FEBRUARY 9: Alvaro Morata of Galatasaray celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Adana Demirspor at Rams Park Stadium on February 9, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

Milan loanee Alvaro Morata says he hasn’t spoken to Massimiliano Allegri or Igli Tare since they moved to San Siro and reveals there were things he had ‘never experienced’ in his career during his six-month spell at the club.

Morata joined Milan from Atletico Madrid in the 2024 summer transfer window, but left San Siro the following January after Paulo Fonseca’s sacking and Sergio Conceiçao’s appointment.

The Spain international is currently on loan at Galatasaray until December 31, 2025.

“Things weren’t going as badly as they seemed. But then there were things I never experienced in my career and I prefer to keep them to myself,” Morata told Gazzetta.

“I no longer felt comfortable and I decided to leave before becoming a problem.”

Morata opens up about Milan problems in 2024

What was the main issue at Milan?

“Especially in terms of communication. I try to be respectful with everyone but there are some things that, at least for me, didn’t seem right. So I left to avoid creating problems,” Morata replied.

“Sudden changes from one day to another are never easy. If you start playing with a certain mindset and then change it radically, the outcome can be very good or not. Perhaps the new path chosen at the start of the season needed some time to develop.

“It’s not true, as I read, that I regretted my decision. Never,” Morata continued.

“It was an honour to wear a historic shirt like Milan’s. The second is that even if we weren’t consistent in Serie A, we played some great matches. We won at the Bernabeu, and we lost by tiny details against Napoli. We did well in the derby, but they decided to make a change, and there’s not much more to add.”

Morata previously played under Massimiliano Allegri at Juventus, scoring 39 goals in 141 matches. Has he spoken to him or the new Milan director, Tare?

Morata uncertain about return to Milan

“No, or at least not in their new roles. I still speak often with Max because of the relationship we have,” the striker said.

“I’ve seen Tare a couple of times at dinner with friends, but nothing more. I’m happy for them and for Milan. They’re top professionals, and if the club brought them in, it means they want to get back to winning and being important again quickly. I hope everything goes well for them.”

Technically, he’s still owned by Milan, so does he see himself returning to the club in 2026?

“Honestly, I don’t know. They’re the ones who need to make decisions to build a competitive team,” Morata concluded.

“For now, zero contacts. It’s the first time I’ve had a loan aligned with the calendar year, we’ll see. What I can say is that I feel great in Istanbul.”

Morata has scored seven goals and provided three assists in 16 appearances across all competitions with Galatasaray, winning the Turkish Cup and the domestic title in the 2024-25 season.