Mato Joselu: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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With Alvaro Morata injured, Joselu Mato could end up being Spain’s starting striker for their UEFA Nations League openers against Serbia and Switzerland.

Espanyol News / Football Espana / August 20

Como to sign 19-year-old midfielder as Real Madrid prepare to part ways with another young talent

Toni Kroos, Nacho Fernandez and Joselu Mato are the only three first team players that Real Madrid have parted ways with this summer, and in each case, they made no money.

Espanyol News / Football Espana / July 3

Euro 2024: Toni Kroos responds to Joselu Mato statements – ‘The important thing is’

Germany icon and Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos will not be a professional football player next month, and the end could come as soon as Friday. At least that it is what Spain striker and former Real Madrid teammate Joselu Mato is hoping, but Kroos has explained that it doesn’t bother him too much.

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Espanyol News / Football Espana / July 3

Joselu Mato explains decision to leave Real Madrid – 'My role wouldn’t have been the same'

Departing Real Madrid striker Joselu Mato has explained that the increase competition for places was behind his decision to move to Qatar this summer. Joselu has agreed to move to AL-Gharafa on a two-year deal thought to be worth around €17m.

Espanyol News / Football Espana / June 28

Real Madrid confirm sale of striker to Qatar

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.

Espanyol News / Football Espana / June 27

Real Madrid activate buy option from Espanyol for Joselu Mato

Real Madrid have activated their buy option on Joselu Mato, although the 34-year-old is expected to leave the club in the coming weeks. The Spain international was on loan at Los Blancos this season, but they had an option to buy him permanently for €1.5m valid until the end of June.

Espanyol News / Football Espana / June 26

Qatar contract for Joselu Mato revealed – Real Madrid believe forward is making ‘mistake’

Real Madrid are set to lose Joselu Mato this summer, after the veteran forward agreed terms with Qarari side Al-Gharafa on a two-year deal with an option to extend it for a third.

Espanyol News / Football Espana / June 25

Real Madrid make surprise choice to execute buy option on forward

Real Madrid will in fact execute their buy option on Joselu Mato before the end of the month, reports Fabrizio Romano. The 34-year-old has agreed a move to Qatar, but Los Blancos will facilitate it.

Espanyol News / Football Espana / June 25

Real Madrid forward agrees to two-year deal in Middle East – clubs to negotiate

Real Madrid forward Joselu Mato had looked set to remain at the club next season, but the veteran has changed his mind over the last few weeks. Instead he is set to join Qatari side Al-Gharrafa.

Espanyol News / Football Espana / June 24

Shock at Real Madrid: Forward to leave this summer in favour of larger offer from Saudi Arabia

Real Madrid’s Champions League semi-final hero Joselu Mato is set to leave the club this summer, according to the latest in the Spanish capital. The 34-year-old has a fresh contract offer from Real Madrid for next season, but Los Blancos believe he is headed to Saudi Arabia.

Espanyol News / Football Espana / June 21

Real Madrid offer fresh contract to forward but deal is much lower than competitors

Real Madrid forward Joselu Mato may not have been on the radar of many Saudi Arabian football fans before last summer, but the veteran forward is now wanted as a star addition to the Middle East.

Espanyol News / Football Espana / June 20

Striker confirms Real Madrid only have 10 days left to sign him for €1.5m

Real Madrid have already secured the signings of Endrick Felipe and Kylian Mbappe, who will both officially join later this summer. The pair may not be the only forwards to arrive during the upcoming transfer window, as there is a strong possibility that Joselu Mato returns on a permanent basis.

Espanyol News / Football Espana / June 2

'Some don’t even celebrate it anymore' – Real Madrid star reacts to first Champions League success

For some Real Madrid players, Saturday’s victory over Borussia Dortmund saw them become six-time winners of the Champions League – for striker Joselu Mato, it was his first, following his move from Espanyol last summer.

Espanyol News / Football Espana / May 25

Real Madrid will sign 18-goal striker this summer for just €1.5m

Real Madrid’s forward line will be significantly strengthened in the summer when Kylian Mbappe and Endrick Felipe make their long-awaited arrivals, but despite two strikers signing, there are no plans to part ways with Joselu Mato.

Espanyol News / Football Espana / May 14

Real Madrid tell forward to listen to offers this summer

Real Madrid probably wouldn’t have imagined that Karim Benzema’s only natural replacement for Karim Benzema would be a 33-year-old Joselu Mato, and still less that the on-loan Espanyol forward would score a brace to put them into the Champions League final.

Espanyol News / Football Espana / May 10

Club coach becomes second to accuse Real Madrid forward of blackmail in transfer dealings

Real Madrid striker Joselu Mato dominated the front pages this week for his brace in the Champions League semi-final, seeing Los Blancos to their sixth final in 11 years.

Espanyol News / Football Espana / May 10

Real Madrid hero leaves future open with talks to begin at the end of the season

Real Madrid’s Champions League hero Joselu Mato was not giving anything away about his future this summer, two days after securing their passage to the final against Bayern Munich.

Espanyol News / Football Espana / May 9

Real Madrid bemused by transfer target’s lack of prominence at Bayern Munich

Joselu Mato’s 88th and 91st minute goals ensured that Real Madrid booked their place in another Champions League final, defeating Bayern Munich 2-1 on Wednesday night (4-3 on aggregate).

Espanyol News / Football Espana / May 9

Real Madrid hero Joselu Mato – ‘Stuff like this isn’t even part of your dreams’

Real Madrid were certainly cutting it fine to mount their comeback against Bayern Munich on Wednesday, and it was an unlikely hero in veteran striker Joselu Mato who got the crucial goals at the death.

Espanyol News / Football Espana / May 8

'That’s why they’ve won it 14 times'- Bayern Munich star credits Real Madrid after remarkable comeback

Real Madrid booked their place in another Champions League final on Wednesday, having seen off Bayern Munich 4-3 on aggregate. Two late goals from Joselu Mato ensured a 2-1 victory for Los Blancos at the Santiago Bernabeu, having trailed 1-0 up until the 88th minute.

Espanyol News / Football Espana / May 8

Watch: Controversy reigns as Bayern Munich left apoplectic with rage as late equaliser not given

On Wednesday, Real Madrid booked their place in the Champions League after an incredible late comeback saw off Bayern Munich. Joselu Mato was the hero, as his two goals in the 88th and 91st minutes ensured a 2-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Los Blancos progressing 4-3 on aggregate.

Espanyol News / Football Espana / May 8

Joselu Mato the hero as Real Madrid book Champions League final place with incredible late comeback

Real Madrid looked destined to exit the Champions League at the semi-final stage for the second successive season, but a remarkable late comeback has ensured that they will be at Wembley Stadium on the 1st of June, as they defeated Bayern Munich 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu, ensuring a 4-3 aggregate victory.

Espanyol News / Football Espana / May 3

Real Madrid remain unsure on Joselu transfer move

Real Madrid are pausing all transfer activity until June including a decision on veteran striker Joselu Mato. Los Blancos are certain to strengthen in the coming months with the expected arrival of Kylian Mbappe edging closer in the Spanish capital.

Espanyol News / Football Espana / April 24, 2024

Real Madrid striker Joselu Mato to have more lucrative offer this summer

Real Madrid striker Joselu Mato probably won’t feature often or in great detail during the end of season chronicles for Los Blancos, but with 13 goals in 42 appearances, the veteran striker has made an important contribution to what seems like an inevitable title run.

Soccer News / Stretty News / March 28, 2024

Manchester United eye experienced back-up striker on loan at Real Madrid

Manchester United are looking at potential signings for next season and Joselu Mato is one of the latest names to be linked with a move to Old Trafford.