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€6 million-rated Spanish striker waiting for official announcement of Real Madrid move
Real Madrid target Joselu is currently with the Spanish national team, preparing for the upcoming UEFA Nations League semi-finals. La Roja are just two games away from the trophy and the striker is expected to play a critical part in the fixtures later this week.
His impressive numbers last season have not only caught the eyes of those in the national team but also those at Real Madrid. Los Blancos see him as the prime contender to replace Mariano Diaz for next season, and negotiations have been ongoing for a while now.
According to reports from AS, Joselu is only waiting for his signing to be made official by Real Madrid. The numbers have been discussed and agreed upon, and it is only the formal procedures that remain.
In fact, the 33-year-old was even questioned about his speculated move to the Santiago Bernabeu earlier this week. However, he understandably could not give away anything much as revealed by AS.
“I can’t say anything right now, but it’s always a compliment that it’s in the newspapers. I hope that good things will come in the future, but right now I am focused on the National Team and trying to win the Nations League.”
Contrary to the popular assumption that the Espanyol star will serve as a backup striker for the Merengues, the report states that he will be their main striker for the 2023-24 campaign. After all, his numbers from last season are beyond impressive.
The veteran scored 16 goals in La Liga in just 34 appearances and even provided two assists in the process. He was, in fact, only behind Robert Lewandowski and Karim Benzema in the race for the Pichichi.
The relatively low-cost signing of Joselu, whose market value stands at €6 million, will not only provide the men in white with quality in the final third but also keep the door open for Kylian Mbappe’s arrival next summer. After all, Florentino Perez is determined to land the Frenchman.
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Mourinho considering starting 23-year-old Real Madrid ace against Villarreal – report
After impressing during the international break, Eduardo Camavinga has a major opportunity to establish himself in Real Madrid’s midfield rotation.
Indeed, according to Defensa Central, Jose Mourinho is considering starting the Frenchman against Villarreal, with injuries and doubts over several players limiting his options.
Real Madrid cannot afford to drop points against Villarreal if they want to remain in the title race. However, Mourinho has issues to deal with in the squad, which could lead him to turn to Camavinga for a crucial role.
Camavinga could replace Tchouameni in midfield
The 23-year-old star could line up as the defensive midfielder in the double pivot, with Bernardo Silva or Arda Guler alongside him, and will be tasked with providing balance in midfield.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with several problems in central defence. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be a late call, leading Mourinho to consider moving Aurelien Tchouameni into defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde could also struggle to be ready after the ankle injury he sustained in the derby before the international break.
The Uruguayan has continued to work individually away from the group and might return to group training tomorrow. Even then, his readiness to start remains in question.
That would leave a place open in midfield, with Camavinga in line to fill in.
Camavinga impressed during the international break
Camavinga has started only one match this season, the defeat against Real Betis.
Despite his limited opportunities, Mourinho is keen to bring the Frenchman back into the fold after he impressed for France during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane called the Real Madrid star up for his first France squad, and the midfielder performed well during the break.
That has given Mourinho and Real Madrid reason to be optimistic about using him against Villarreal, with the hope that he can move closer to the level he showed after first arriving at the club.
Therefore, the Villarreal match could represent an important test for Camavinga and a chance for the Frenchman to show that he can provide the balance Real Madrid need in midfield.
