Espanyol striker Joselu Mato looks all but certain to leave the club this summer, and he may well be in line for a return to the club he came through at – Real Madrid. The veteran forward did little to deny links with Los Blancos, while also admitting that he was at their latest major triumph as a fan.
The 33-year-old veteran spoke to Diario AS shortly after arriving to the Spain camp with the national team, as they prepare for the Nations League Final Four, with a semi-final against Italy coming on Thursday.
“Right now I can’t say anything, but it’s always a compliment to be in the newspapers. I hope that good things come in the future, but right now I am focused on the national team and trying to win the Nations League. Being associated with the best teams in the world is always positive.”
Joselu would not be drawn on the Real Madrid links, but his wry responses hinted that something was in the works at the very least.
“I don’t know what will happen next year. When the Spain camp is over we’ll start talking and I hope things go well. I hope that everything can be arranged soon, for the peace of mind of both me and my family, to have a peaceful summer. We will try to arrange what is best and as fast as possible.”
“We are going to wait for nice things to happen, one always has that hope.”
He was also asked about the 2022 Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, which he attended in support of family. Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal and Joselu are married to twin sisters.
“It’s true, yes. Dani Carvajal is my brother-in-law and part of my family. I went to Paris to encourage him, along with my father-in-law and my sister-in-law, who is my wife’s sister. To have the family support you in important moments is very nice.”
It was suggested that Joselu was not only there in support of his brother-in-law.
“I left Madrid and I have good friends there, people who work there. It is always appreciated that these people remember you,” he answered carefully.
While nothing has been confirmed yet, it appears Joselu is both quietly confident that a move to Los Blancos will be done. It seems clear, and logically so, that he would be delighted to join Real Madrid too. After Karim Benzema, Joselu was the next best goalscorer in La Liga that Los Blancos could recruit, presuming Robert Lewandowski is unavailable. His 16 goals also made him the top Spanish scorer in a side that was relegated.
badcelmopr
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Hahaha we signed braithwait and now Vardrid is following our foot steps by signing Mr joselu mata welcome down grading club no wonder the sings are evident only copa to show for it
kkkkkk you make the Madrid fans laugh at you.have you are dumb,so you don't know that Madrid won the UEFA super cup and the club world cup this season.laugh at Barcelona who only won a domestic league.
Javimor
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We need Kane or Mbappe
He’s just a back up Not the main guy
minelotz
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I don't want to see this guy in our team he's not good enough for Madrid he's just like Mariano
He’s better than Mariano He’s got more experience in laliga compared to Mariano And plus his contract is no serious one
Tanabiprst
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I don't want to see this guy in our team he's not good enough for Madrid he's just like Mariano
kandemiritinashe
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He's old
We need Kane or Mbappe
kandemiritinashe
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Why don’t we
He's old
maturidikxith
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nice from joselu👍️
jrkakacaleb17
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good deal since its a loan move
Bar-City
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Hahaha we signed braithwait and now Vardrid is following our foot steps by signing Mr joselu mata welcome down grading club no wonder the sings are evident only copa to show for it
YoungMakito10
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bro Madrid needs a long term signing
Endrick is the long term Joseph is the short term
caoeilmnz
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good boy
yatcdenty
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yes joselu is very good striker we need now then next season we will bring endrick to learn from him
Butcelnotz
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Joselu is signing as a backup striker and also a loan player for one season to Real Madrid. So his signing is good
Nigeria8632287
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He is good and going to be a back up anyway. Yes age is not on his side, but he 2 years younger than Karim Benzema . If he can score 16 goals in La Liga for a relegated team then he has the quality to join us. Joselu scored 16 goals+2 assists, Vinicius scored 10 goals+9assists , Rodygo scored 9goals + 8assists in La Liga this season. Joselu always score against Madrid.
Prappo_123
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bro Madrid needs a long term signing
Javimor
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We don't want you stay away
Why don’t we
Javimor
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he is too old for now. We need Young talent Striker in R Madrid who will spend More years for playing. those older strikers they can get money n leave the club in critical situation n letter they will go as free transfer.
Like Jovic right We need someone who will fit in right away and score goals as a back up He fits the description perfectly
kandemiritinashe
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We don't want you stay away
BabaSaidyBah
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He is a backup striker
Nuyacdmrt
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he is too old for now. We need Young talent Striker in R Madrid who will spend More years for playing. those older strikers they can get money n leave the club in critical situation n letter they will go as free transfer.