Real Madrid confirm sale of striker to Qatar

Real Madrid have confirmed the sale of Joselu Mato to Qatari side Al-Gharafa for a fee of €1.5m, after making his deal permanent from Espanyol this week. The 34-year-old leaves the club after just one season, having spent two years at the Castilla side too.

Joselu played 49 times for Los Blancos this season, playing a crucial role for Carlo Ancelotti as a rotational option and impact substitute, which brought 18 goals to the cause. Never was that more clear than against Bayern Munich, when scored a brace in a matter of minutes to send Los Blancos through to the Champions League final.

The giant striker has joined Al-Gharafa in Qatar, where he will earn a reported €8.5m per year. His deal will last two years with an option for a third, as he seeks to cash in on potentially his last big contract. Joselu will no doubt have the affection of Madridistas forever due to his timely intervention against Bayern.