Spain striker Joselu joins Qatari side Al-Gharafa on a two-year deal after memorable loan spell at Real Madrid

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Joselu scored 10 goals in 34 LaLiga appearances for Real Madrid in 2023-24
He becomes the second Los Blancos player to move to Middle East after Nacho
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By Reuters

Published: 23:56 BST, 28 June 2024 | Updated: 23:56 BST, 28 June 2024

Spain forward Joselu has joined Al-Gharafa on a two-year deal with an option to extend for another year, the Qatar Stars League (QSL) side announced on Friday.

The 34-year-old, who scored 10 goals in 34 LaLiga appearances in 2023-24, is the second Real Madrid player currently playing for Spain in Euro 2024 to join a Middle-Eastern club this week, after Saudi side Al-Qadsiah announced the signing of Nacho on Thursday.

Joselu helped Real reach the Champions League final last season when he came on as a substitute and scored a late brace against Bayern Munich in the second leg of the semi-finals, clinching a 2-1 win for his club.

'Real Madrid thanks Joselu for his professionalism and his madridismo,' Real, who later won the Champions League, said in a statement on Friday.

Former Newcastle United and Stoke City player Joselu's signing comes as Al-Gharafa strengthen their squad for the AFC Champions League Elite qualifiers, after finishing third in the QSL last season, making their first appearance in Asia's top-tier competition since 2011.

'The management of our club extends thanks and appreciation to Real Madrid for its great co-operation,' Al-Gharafa said.

Spain forward Joselu has joined Al-Gharafa on a two-year deal after a season at Real Madrid