Real Madrid, who had exercised the purchase option for 1.5 million euros from Espanyol, confirmed the departure of Joselu Mato heading to Al-Gharafa, with whom he has signed a contract until 2027. The 34-year-old striker finalised the details of the agreement with the Qatari club during Spain’s training camp at the European Championship.
The white club thanked Joselu for his “professionalism and Madridism” and highlighted his double against Bayern in the second leg of the Champions League semi-finals. According to the official statement, the former Alavés footballer was “a very important player in reaching the Wembley final and being able to win the Fifteenth European Cup.”
Joselu, who scored 18 goals in 49 games last season, is leaving the squad Carlo Ancelotti,Despite knowing the interest of the Italian coach, who is in favour of his continuity, the Galician has accepted the attractive offer from the Doha club.
The signings of Kylian Mbappé and Endrick as reinforcements for the white attack, they have also weighed on the decision of the Spanish international, who last year won the Champions League, LaLiga and the Spanish Super Cup with Madrid.