Real Madrid have now officially announced their third signing ahead of the 2023/24 campaign!
Los Blancos have now confirmed the arrival of striker Joselu on a season-long loan deal from Espanyol.
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An official statement by the club read: "Real Madrid CF and RCD 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 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 20 June at 11am at Real Madrid City. Joselu will then speak to the media."
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The Spain striker becomes Real's newest confirmed signing after their recent acquisitions of Fran Garcia from Rayo Vallecano and Jude Bellingham on a six-year deal from Borussia Dortmund.
It is reported that Los Blancos will pay a €500 000 (R9.9 million) loan fee to Espanyol, with the deal also including a €1.5 million (R29.8 million) option to make the move permanent in July 2024.
The transfer comes off the back of a stellar campaign for the 33-year-old, who scored 16 times in LaLiga last season, the third-most goals behind only Spanish top-flight Golden Boot winner Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona and Karim Benzema.
