Monday, May 29, 2023 at 6:38 PM• Martin van Mourik

Joselu is close to a temporary transfer to Real Madrid, the Spanish reports Relev Monday night. The 33-year-old striker comes over from the relegated Espanyol and will sign until mid-2024. Thanks to a so-called clause of descensoa relegation clause, Joselu is free to leave Espanyol on loan.

Last season in LaLiga, Joselu was the absolute star with 16 goals in 33 games. los Pericos. The attack leader became the most accurate Spaniard in LaLiga with his goal production. Real Madrid sees Joselu as an ideal successor to Mariano Díaz, who has already decided not to extend his expiring contract at the Santiago Bernabéu. Joselu is expected to have to settle for a reserve role in coach Carlo Ancelotti’s team.

According to the Spanish media, Real Madrid’s decision has already been made and there is nothing left to stand in the way of a loan transfer. Espanyol has little say in the deal, as there is an escape clause in the attacker’s contract in the event of relegation. The only condition in the clause is that the salary of Joselu, who still has a continuous commitment until mid-2025 at the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat, is taken over in full.

Joselu made his debut in the Spanish national team at the end of March and immediately left an indelible impression. In the European Championship qualifying match with Norway (3-0), the striker only played nine minutes and immediately managed to score twice. It earned him a basic spot in the match against Scotland, which surprisingly won against Spain: 2-0. Joselu previously played for Deportivo Alavés, Newcastle United and Hannover 96, among others.