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Morata tempted by Premier League move, keen on Real Madrid return
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Morata tempted by Premier League move, keen on Real Madrid return

Published May. 31, 2016 6:09 a.m. ET

Juventus forward Alvaro Morata remains keen on a return to Real Madrid but admits a move to the Premier League is "tempting".

The Spain striker scored an extra-time winner in the Coppa Italia final to seal an historic second consecutive domestic double for Juve with a 1-0 victory over AC Milan on May 21.

After the match Morata refused to commit to Juve when asked if it could prove to be his last goal for the Serie A club, with Real Madrid rumored to be considering exercising their buy-back option on their former player.

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Arsenal have also been linked with the striker, who in an interview with Spanish newspaper AS admitted he would like his future sorted before Spain's first match at Euro 2016 on June 13.

"Hopefully everything will be resolved before then, because it is uncomfortable to be helping your country with phone in hand," Morata said.

"My wish is to succeed in Madrid, but Madrid have great players and what I want is to play and feel important.

"There are some offers from England that are tempting, not only because of the contract. I think my characteristics mean the Premier League would be a great destination.

"With what I have learned in Italy, if I have the chance to learn something more in England I think it would make me a more complete player.

"I am 23 years old and I want to progress, to play and learn from the best."

Morata hit 12 goals and provided nine assists in 47 appearances under Massimiliano Allegri at Juventus last season, and the Madrid-born striker believes he's a much improved player from the one who left Real for Juve in 2014.

"I have won everything you can win in Italy, I have reached the final of a Champions League, I have created goals and I have grown as a player and a person," he added.

"I think I'm a different player from at Real Madrid - the little guy who went running out at the Bernabeu with all the enthusiasm in the world."

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