Real Madrid has confirmed the signing of a new striker after the departure of Karim Benzema at the end of the season. The Spanish Giants reached an agreement with Espanyol for the season-long loan of forward Joselu, with an option to buy.
Joselu joined Real Madrid’s youth academy at the age of 20 and played two seasons with Castilla, making his first-team debut for Real in 2011. The Spanish international will be unveiled as a Real Madrid player on June 20 at Real Madrid City.
Real Madrid released an official statement on their website to confirm the signing of Joselu from Espanyol on loan for the rest of the season.
“Real Madrid and Espanyol 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,” a Real Madrid statement said.
“Joselu joined Real Madrid’s youth academy at the age of 20 and played two seasons with Castilla, making his first-team debut for Real Madrid in 2011.
“Joselu is a Spanish international, having just won the 2023 Nations League with his country.
“Joselu will be unveiled as a new Real Madrid player on Tuesday, June 20, at 11:00 at Real Madrid City. Joselu will then speak to the media.”
