Morata has decided to change from the number 9 he wore last season to celebrate and pay tribute to his family after his wife Alice gave birth to twins Alessandro and Leonardo on Sunday - 29 July.
‘It is a day I will never forget, to welcome my twin sons into the world. My family is so important to me and I want to honour them and my wife, Alice, when I am on the pitch which is why I have decided to take a different number for the new season and remember this special day by adding the number 2 to my shirt.
‘I am sorry to the fans who may have bought a number 9 with my name already, but I hope you understand my tribute and that it will not be a problem and we can make you a new one with the 29. Thank you for your support and I hope this year there will be lots more to celebrate.’
Youtworstnightmare
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Thank God... There's been a voodoo behind every player that wear no 9 at Chelsea... They're always flops.. Now that he has changed his jersey number, I hope he'll start scoring braces every match with the way he did with his wife...
Henokot
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Seriously this is a right step in the right direction. Not b/c I believe I believe in some voodoo about the #9 shirt really(but you never know anyway). Rather I think him putting in the #29 shirt to honour his family may serve as extra push and drive to score goals every time he tries. Let's see how it goes. Atleast pro-Morata fans won't have an excuse for his failings if he refuses to live up to expectations this term. Goodluck Morata
Al4ns
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Lift the curse... I want to be like Batsman
ponabkpuyz
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GOOD LUCK THIS NUMBER MORATA (FIGHTING)