After unveiling Jude Bellingham this week, Real Madrid have reportedly secured their next signing for the 2023/2024 season.
Los Blancos have been left short up front following the departure of striker Karim Benzema while Mariano Diaz has also left the club.
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However, instead of finding a permanent replacement the club have now dipped into the market to sign a striker on loan.
Fabrizio Romano has reported that Los Blancos are going to sign Espanyol striker Joselu on a season-long loan.
?? Understand Real Madrid have finally completed Joselu deal — been told it's signed, here we go!
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 17, 2023
Exclusive details of the agreement:
? Loan until June 2024;
? €500k loan fee to Espanyol;
? Buy option clause NOT mandatory for €1.5m;
? Joselu will reduce his salary. pic.twitter.com/mgt7OKZu6k
The 33-year-old striker netted 16 goals and laid on two assists in 34 appearances as Espanyol were relegated to the second tier of Spanish football.
The striker is currently national team duty with Spain, who will face Croatia in the UEFA Nations League final on Sunday night.
Joselu will become Los Blancos' third signing following the arrivals of Fran Garcia and Bellingham.
