Real Madrid Agree To Release Joselu To Qatar Al-Gharafa Club

JAKARTA - Real Madrid have announced that they have reached an agreement with Qatari club Al-Gharafa SC for Joselu Mato's transfer.

Madrid must make Joselu permanent from RCD Espanyol by redeeming a release clause of 1.5 million euros (around Rp26 billion) before selling it to Al-Gharafa at the same price.

"Real Madrid CF, after the option of redeeming Joselu Mato's release clause from RCD Espanyol, has reached an agreement with Al-Gharafa SC for the transfer of our players," Madrid said on the official website on Saturday.

During the 2023-2024 season, Joselu became one of the important players of the Real Madrid squad. He has played 49 games, scored 18 goals and helped the club win three titles, namely the Champions League, Spanish League, and the Spanish Super Cup.

Joselu played an important role in bringing Real Madrid to the Champions League final for the 2023/24 season after scoring in the semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich. The 34-year-old forward scored twice and brought Real Madrid to the final at Wembley before the Spanish club finally won the 15th Champions League.

In his official statement, Real Madrid expressed his gratitude to Joselu for his professionalism and dedication to the club. Meanwhile, Joselu bid farewell to Madrid's club and supporters through his Instagram account.

"Thank you Real Madrid for everything you have felt throughout my life, thank you for what you taught me as a child; thank you for giving me so many examples of greatness and humility at the same time," he wrote.

"Thank you for keeping my dreams alive and making them happen."