Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata insists he never thought of leaving Stamford Bridge this summer.

The 25-year-old struggled in the second half of last season, scoring just three times in 22 appearances, leading to increased speculation that he was set to depart West London after just one season.

Despite being linked with Juventus, the Spaniard said his sole focus is making things work out under new boss Maurizio Sarri.

“There was never a thought for me to leave,” Morata said. “For me, it’s easy. I could have gone back to Spain or Italy, all the people believe in me there but I want to change all the things here. I want to, not for all the haters, but for me and for Chelsea.

“I am looking forward to buying a house and I can’t wait for the babies to grow up to put them into school. I am very happy and it’s just the beginning of the new season. Why would I not be happy? I want to change all the thinking from the people who say I’m not.

“It’s the only reason I stay here, otherwise if Chelsea said you are not in our plans, I move.”