Morientes revealed that he was unaware of Monaco's interest in him when he went out to the field for the match against Betis. He thought he would be staying at Real Madrid for the entire season. The former striker has been following the latest transfer news and has expressed his admiration for several signings, including Cucurella, Rodri, and Aubameyang. Morientes also praised the transfer of Jonathan David to Atlético Madrid. He believes that the Fair Play financial regulations in La Liga have helped to prevent excessive spending by clubs, unlike in the Premier League.