Morata blocked again by Galatasaray, as Como sell Strefezza for 8m

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Susy Campanale | Last updated Jul 28, 2025 1:56 PM ET

Galatasaray have reportedly refused a €4m proposal to interrupt Alvaro Morata’s Milan loan and send him to Como, while Gabriel Strefezza is close to Olympiacos.

The Morata situation has been dragging on for weeks, as the striker has agreed personal terms with Como and is determined to make the return to Serie A quickly.

However, before Milan can make that move, they need to break the loan deal he struck with Galatasaray in January.

Morata struggling to free himself for Como

The Turkish team paid €6m for the loan until January 2026, with obligation to buy for €8m at that point, or for €9m if extending the loan to June 2026.

According to the latest reports from MilanNews, Galatasaray have rejected a €4m offer to interrupt the loan early, and might even want to keep hold of the 32-year-old Spain international striker.

It is a further blow for Morata, Milan and Como in this complicated plan.

Meanwhile, Tuttomercatoweb also report that Como are close to selling Strefezza to Olympiacos in a move worth €8m.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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