Real Madrid are close to completing the signing of Spain striker Joselu from Espanyol.
Espanyol striker Joselu is close to a deal to join Real Madrid to replace the departed Karim Benzema who joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad.
Joselu to Real Madrid as Benzema replacement
The 33-year-old striker scored 16 goals in 33 La Liga appearances for Espanyol in the just-concluded season despite his team being relegated.
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According to The Athletic, the Spain international will now join Real Madrid on a permanent deal.
His contract at Espanyol has a clause stipulating that he could leave on loan for a year if a team paid him his full salary this season, but Espanyol would have a final say in keeping him if they could pay him the full amount from this campaign.
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