Real Madrid confirm signing of striker

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Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Joselu from Espanyol.

The 33-year-old striker arrives on a season-long loan.

Real Madrid confirmed the deal in a statement: “Real Madrid C. F. and R. C. D. Espanyol de Barcelona have reached an agreement for the loan of the player Joselu, who will play for the club for the next season, with an option to buy at the end of the season.”

Joselu was in good form in the past campaign, as he bagged 16 goals in 34 La Liga games. The most of a Spanish player in the La Liga during the 2022-23 season.

Real Madrid paid €500,000 to Espanyol as his loan fee, and there is an option to buy of €1.5m, but it is not mandatory.