Real Madrid confirm sale of striker to Qatar

Originally posted on Football Espana | By Ruairidh Barlow | Last updated Jun 28, 2024 12:19 PM ET

Real Madrid have confirmed the sale of Joselu Mato to Qatari side Al-Gharafa for a fee of €1.5m, after making his deal permanent from Espanyol this week. The 34-year-old leaves the club after just one season, having spent two years at the Castilla side too.

Joselu played 49 times for Los Blancos this season, playing a crucial role for Carlo Ancelotti as a rotational option and impact substitute, which brought 18 goals to the cause. Never was that more clear than against Bayern Munich, when scored a brace in a matter of minutes to send Los Blancos through to the Champions League final.

From Madrid to Al Gharafa

Officially… @JoseluMato9 , the Spanish international, joins Cheetahs pic.twitter.com/acmd97t9g5

— AL GHARAFA SC | نادي الغرافة (@ALGHARAFACLUB) June 28, 2024

The giant striker has joined Al-Gharafa in Qatar, where he will earn a reported €8.5m per year. His deal will last two years with an option for a third, as he seeks to cash in on potentially his last big contract. Joselu will no doubt have the affection of Madridistas forever due to his timely intervention against Bayern.

This article first appeared on Football Espana and was syndicated with permission.

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