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Joselu

Jose Luis Mato Sanmartin (Spanish pronunciation: [xoseˈlwiz ˈmato sanmaɾˈtin]; born 27 March 1990), known as Joselu ([xoˈselu]), is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Alaves.

Joselu began his career with Celta de Vigo before being purchased by Real Madrid in the summer of 2009. He was a prolific goalscorer for their B-team, scoring 40 goals in 72 appearances but he was unable to break into the first team and was sold to Bundesliga side 1899 Hoffenheim in August 2012, being loaned out to Eintracht Frankfurt in 2013–14. Joselu joined Hannover 96 in June 2014, then Premier League side Stoke City a year later for a fee of £5.75 million. In 2017, he moved to Newcastle for £5 million, where he spent two seasons, before moving to Alaves in 2019 for an undisclosed fee.

Style Of Play

Joselu plays as a striker and has been described by his former manager Mark Hughes as a "technically adept forward.He's a good technical player, he's got good ability and I like his movement.

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Joselu

Joselu News

8 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Man United, Chelsea 'transfer target' one of three uncapped players in latest Spain squad
Porto forward Samu Omorodion has been handed his first call-up to the senior Spain team for the country's November UEFA Nations League fixtures against Denmark and Switzerland.
10 October 2024
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Spainvs.Denmark
UEFA Nations League holders Spain will endeavour to knock Denmark off the top of League A Group 4 when they do battle at Estadio Nueva Condomina on Saturday night.
24 September 2024
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Real Madrid man 'already been told' he will win the 2024 Ballon d'Or
Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior has reportedly already been told that he will win the Ballon d'Or for his performances across 2024, a month ahead of the ceremony at the end of October.
24 September 2024
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Ballon d'Or 2024: Real Madrid man 'already confirmed' as winner of prestigious award
Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior has reportedly already been told that he will win the Ballon d'Or for his performances across 2024, a month ahead of the ceremony at the end of October.
8 September 2024
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Switzerland1 - 4Spain
Fabian Ruiz scored twice as 10-man Spain recorded an impressive 4-1 victory over Switzerland in their second match of the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League on Sunday night.
8 September 2024
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Is Barcelona star Dani Olmo facing a spell on the sidelines through injury?
Barcelona attacker Dani Olmo is not expected to be involved in Spain's UEFA Nations League contest against Switzerland on Sunday evening due to a knock which he suffered in the latter stages of the clash with Serbia on Thursday.
4 September 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Will Dani Carvajal leave Real Madrid on a free transfer next summer?
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal has said that he ideally wants to stay at Bernabeu "for many years", but the Spaniard has opened the door to potentially leaving the European and Spanish champions for pastures new.
27 August 2024
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Las Palmasvs.Real Madrid
Real Madrid will look to maintain their unbeaten start to the season when they travel to Gran Canaria for Thursday's La Liga clash with Las Palmas.
8 August 2024
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Spurs transfer news: Real Madrid 'to submit' £43m bid for star player
Real Madrid are reportedly prepared to make a €50m (£43.06m) offer for one of Tottenham Hotspur's star players.
28 July 2024
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Real Madrid
Real Madrid are reportedly expected to agree a new contract with two prominent members of their squad.
13 July 2024
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Spainvs.England
After 30 days, 50 matches and 114 goals, it all comes down to Sunday at the Olympiastadion in Berlin as Spain and England face off in the final of Euro 2024.
7 July 2024
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Spainvs.France
After edging past their hosts in the quarter-finals, Spain will head to Munich for a Euro 2024 semi-final against France - but a trio of regular starters will be missing on Tuesday evening.
5 July 2024
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Spain2 - 1Germany
Germany became the first Euros host nation to suffer defeat in the quarter-finals of the men's tournament as they went down 2-1 to Spain in an exhilarating affair at the MHPArena in Stuttgart.
5 July 2024
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Spainvs.Germany
Euro 2024 hosts Germany are at risk of writing an unwanted page of tournament history when they clash with Spain in Friday's opening quarter-final clash at the MHPArena.
4 July 2024
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Real Madrid transfer news: Defender 'on brink' of Napoli move
Real Madrid defender Rafa Marin is reportedly on the brink of signing for Napoli.
3 July 2024
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Joselu explains reasons for surprise Real Madrid departure this summer
Joselu has revealed that increased competition at Real Madrid played a major role in him deciding to leave Bernabeu this summer in search of pastures new.
3 July 2024
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Spainvs.Germany
Spain forward Joselu is hopeful that his team will "retire" his former Real Madrid teammate Toni Kroos in Friday's Euro 2024 quarter-final with Germany.
30 June 2024
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Real Madrid forward completes surprise switch after impressive campaign
Qatari side Al Gharafa have completed the signing of Spanish forward Joselu from Real Madrid.
28 June 2024
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Spainvs.Georgia
Having confirmed themselves among the Euro 2024 favourites by strolling through the group phase, Spain now take on plucky outsiders Georgia for a place in the quarter-finals.
28 June 2024
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Real Madrid transfer news: Forward 'completes' switch to Saudi Arabia
Joselu has reportedly signed a two-year deal with Saudi Pro League outfit Al Gharafa.
24 June 2024
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Albania0 - 1Spain
Spain have won all three group games a the European Championship for the first time since 2008 after they claimed a narrow 1-0 victory to end Albania's Euro 2024 journey.
24 June 2024
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Real Madrid transfer news: Champions League hero 'makes decision' on future
Real Madrid loanee Joselu has reached a decision over the next phase of his career.
22 June 2024
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Albaniavs.Spain
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente is set to make an abundance of changes to his starting XI for Monday's Euro 2024 Group B clash with Albania in Dusseldorf.
22 June 2024
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Real Madrid transfer news: Every confirmed signing and exit for summer 2024
Real Madrid confirmed transfers in - summer 2024 Endrick (CF | £40.2m from Palmeiras) Kylian Mbappe (CF | free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain) Jesus Vallejo (CB | end of loan at Granada) Reinier (AM | end of loan at Frosinone) Rafa Marin (CB | end of loan at Alaves) Juanmi Latasa (CF | end of loan at Getafe) Total spend: £40.
10 June 2024
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Which team has the best attack at Euro 2024?
Euro 2024 is just around the corner and the excitement is building among the 24 nations vying for glory at this summer's tournament.
9 June 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Three Spain stars Manchester United could sign this summer
David de Gea, Gerard Pique, Ander Herrera and Juan Mata are among the Spanish players to have turned out for Manchester United during their careers.
6 June 2024
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Carlo Ancelotti 'urges' six-time Champions League winner to stay at Real Madrid
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly pushing to keep hold of Nacho for one more season, with the centre-back proving to be a key player for Los Blancos during the 2023-24 campaign.
4 June 2024
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Real Madrid 'make Joselu transfer decision ahead of deadline'
Real Madrid have reportedly made a decision over whether to sign Joselu on a permanent basis.
4 June 2024
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How Real Madrid could line up with Kylian Mbappe
Less than 48 hours after winning a record-extending 15th European Cup, Real Madrid announced the signing of French superstar Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.
3 June 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Spainvs.Andorra
Spain will compete in the first of two Euro 2024 warm-up matches when they face neighbours Andorra in Wednesday's friendly at Estadio Municipal Nuevo Vivero.
1 June 2024
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Spain Euro 2024 squad: Who makes the cut? Which stars have missed out?
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has named Barcelona's Fermin Lopez and Real Betis' Ayoze Perez in his preliminary squad for this summer's European Championship.
31 May 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Manchester City 'plotting audacious move for key Real Madrid man'
Manchester City are reportedly plotting an ambitious swoop for one of Carlo Ancelotti's integral Real Madrid players this summer.
30 May 2024
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Dortmundvs.Real Madrid
Real Madrid will endeavour to win a record-extending 15th European Cup when they lock horns with Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night.
30 May 2024
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Dortmundvs.Real Madrid
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti now faces a not-so-difficult decision in goal for Saturday's Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.
30 May 2024
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Dortmundvs.Real Madrid
Continental supremacy is at stake at Wembley Stadium on Saturday evening, when underdogs Borussia Dortmund and seasoned Champions League pros Real Madrid square off in a 2023-24 final of titanic proportions.
30 May 2024
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Dortmundvs.Real Madrid
Champions League crown number 15 is within touching distance for Real Madrid, who need only sink Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on Saturday to conquer the continent again.