He is not a top footballer or a master, but he is a great gentleman. Real Madrid wanted to buy Joselu from Espanyol for 1,500,000 euros to reward him in some way for all that he contributed last season, but the experienced striker declined, knowing that his role would change with the arrival of Kylian Mbappe and Endrick. Joselu (34) was an alternative at the very forefront of the attack last season, which suited him perfectly. He made 49 appearances in all competitions and scored 18 goals, and his goals against Bayern Munich in the return leg of the Champions League semifinals being particularly memorable. Reports from Spain claim that the player has reached an agreement with Al-Gharafa from Qatar.Thank you, Joselu! 🤍 pic.twitter.com/X19yuo8JiR— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 24, 2024 The experienced striker turned out to be a great acquisition for the Royal Club. He arrived on a loan worth 500,000 euros, which he repaid multiple times over. He could have secured himself a peaceful year in Madrid, where he would have certainly had significantly less playing time, but he didn’t want that. Granted, in Qatar, he will likely receive a more financially lucrative offer and play a much more important role. Joselu was born in Stuttgart but grew up in football at Celta, where he became a first-team player in 2008. Real Madrid first signed him in 2009, but he didn’t get a real chance to prove himself. He sought his way back to Santiago Bernabeu through Hoffenheim, Eintracht, Hannover, Stoke, Deportivo, Newcastle, Alaves, and finally Espanyol. After four consecutive years with double-digit goals in La Liga, he came to Madrid and, despite a secondary role, was quite effective. He was particularly productive in the Champions League, scoring five goals in 11 matches.EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP – GROUP STAGEMonday 22.00: (7.50) Albania (4.40) Spain (1.45)22.00: (3.05) Croatia (3.45) Italy (2.45)
