Joselu Set to Sign for Real Madrid After Espanyol’s Relegation
Former Newcastle United and Stoke City striker Joselu is reportedly set to sign for Real Madrid after Espanyol’s relegation from La Liga. According to Spanish publication Marca, the 33-year-old has an agreement with Espanyol that he can leave on loan for the forthcoming season, allowing them to get his salary off their wage bill but with the chance to get him back in 2025 if they return to the top flight.
Joselu’s Career
Joselu’s career has been pretty unspectacular with Newcastle, Stoke, Hoffenheim, Hannover, and Deportivo La Coruna. However, he moved to Alaves in 2019 and enjoyed three good seasons there, scoring 36 goals, before moving to Espanyol last year and having the best campaign of his career, netting 16 times in La Liga.
Real Madrid’s Plan
Real Madrid see Joselu as an ideal replacement for the departing Mariano, who is leaving at the end of his contract after five seasons at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Dominican Republic international was by no means a regular in the first team, making 84 appearances over those five years, and scoring 12 goals, but Joselu is being brought in to fill his role as a bit-part player.
Los Blancos are planning to spend big on a first-choice striker as well after the departure of Karim Benzema, with the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane possible signings this summer.
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Conclusion
Joselu’s move to Real Madrid is a significant step up for the striker, who has had a good season in front of goal but a bad one for the team as they were relegated. Real Madrid’s plan to spend big on a first-choice striker shows their ambition to compete at the highest level and win trophies. With the addition of Jude Bellingham to their squad, Real Madrid is looking to build a strong team for the upcoming season.