Galatasaray faces accusations from Morata
Álvaro Morata has bid farewell to Galatasaray in a "bitter" departure, citing unfulfilled promises and disregard for core values as the reasons behind his decision[1][2][3].
In a heartfelt message, Morata expressed his gratitude towards coach Okan Buruk and his "fantastic" team at Galatasaray. He scored seven goals and provided three assists in 16 Turkish Super Lig games for the club, contributing significantly to their efforts[4].
However, Morata felt that the core values he holds dear were not accepted during his time at the club. He revealed that commitments were not met, and obligations were not upheld, leading to a financial dispute[1]. In an effort to resolve the issue, Morata waived 651,562 euros in outstanding salary as part of the agreement[1].
Morata believes that the failure to acknowledge and compensate what is due is unacceptable and goes against the values of fairness and professionalism. He considers this unacceptable and felt compelled to share the truth about what happened, out of fairness to the fans[1].
Despite his harsh criticism of the club’s board, he expressed sincere thanks to Galatasaray’s fans, the coaching staff, teammates, and club personnel, wishing them well for the future[1][3].
It is worth noting that Galatasaray and AC Milan mutually terminated Morata’s loan deal, with AC Milan paying a compensation of five million euros to Galatasaray[2].
Reports suggest that talks are ongoing for Morata to move to Como with Spanish coach Cesc Fabregas[5].
In conclusion, the circumstances surrounding Morata’s "bitter departure" center on broken agreements and lack of respect for contractual obligations by Galatasaray’s management, contrasted with his positive regard for the fans and city[1][2][3]. Morata emphasized that "there are principles that should never be broken", underlining his disappointment that Galatasaray did not recognize or compensate what he was owed.
In light of his departing facilitated by unfulfilled promises and disregard for core values, Álvaro Morata expressed his appreciation for coach Okan Buruk, the "fantastic" Galatasaray team, and the football-loving fans. However, he believes European football leagues, particularly Laliga, uphold principles that should never be broken, which were compromised during his time at Galatasaray.
