Barcelona rule out move for Álvaro Morata - report

Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesFC Barcelona have finally given up the chase for Álvaro Morata. After intense speculation that the Spanish international would join Xavi’s boys, the move has broken down.

Despite rumors of a “final offensive” to get the Juventus striker, and speculation that Memphis Depay could be part of the deal, it seems that it won’t happen, according to the latest report.

Morata is at Juventus, but only on loan from Atlético Madrid. That means that the colchoneros had to agree to any deal, and they insisted on a high fee to allow the move to happen.

Currently, Juve hold a 40 million euro buy clause on Morata. Atlético agreed for him to join Barcelona, but…