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Alvaro Morata on Atletico Madrid Fans: 'Not Even Jesus Christ Pleased Everybody'

Alvaro Morata has said "not even Jesus Christ pleased everybody" when asked about the controversy surrounding his move to Atletico Madrid.

The striker joined Atleti on loan from Chelsea in January. Some Atletico fans were against the move due to Morata's previous history with Real Madrid.

The Spaniard started his youth career at Atletico, but he then moved to Real's academy before being promoted to the senior side.

In between two separate spells at Real, Morata spent two years at Juventus, who Atletico play in the UEFA Champions League last 16 on Wednesday.

Ahead of the crucial clash, Morata said he has been welcomed by his new team-mates at Atletico even if the fans have not all been on side, perAS (h/t Joe Wright of Goal):

"You can't please everyone on every side.