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Official: Joselu will wear No. 14 at Real Madrid
On Monday, Real Madrid announced the signing of former striker Joselu on a season-long loan deal from RCD Espanyol. The Merengues retain the option of making his signing permanent, with a non-mandatory purchase clause inserted in the agreement.
The 33-year-old returns to his former club just over a decade after having left the Santiago Bernabeu and does so after enjoying a fine campaign on a personal level with Espanyol in 2022/23, finishing with a tally of 17 goals across all competitions.
The former Newcastle United and Stoke City striker is being presented in front of the media as a Real Madrid player today at the club’s sporting complex.
And it has been officially confirmed that Joselu will be taking the No. 14 shirt at Real Madrid in the upcoming campaign.
The #14 shirt was made famous by legendary midfielder Casemiro, who left Los Blancos last summer for Manchester United, following which the shirt was left vacant for the 2022/23 campaign.
With it being suggested that Real Madrid will not make any more signings after Joselu, there was some expectation that the centre-forward could take up the No. 9 shirt left vacant after Karim Benzema’s exit earlier this month.
However, Joselu has been handed the No. 14 kit instead, which does leave some hope within the fans that Real Madrid might still go after a high-profile striker before the transfer window closes.
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Manchester United launch final push to sign Real Madrid outcast; club resists permanent exit
Manchester United are stepping up their pursuit of Endrick as the Brazilian forward’s future at Real Madrid becomes increasingly uncertain, with a potential January loan move emerging as a solution to his lack of regular playing time.
According to Bernabeu Digital, Manchester United are making a final push to convince the 19-year-old to join them.
However, negotiations could prove complicated because the Premier League club is interested in including a purchase option in the deal, while Real Madrid are not currently planning to give up permanent control of the striker.
Endrick’s limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season have opened the door to a temporary departure, with AC Milan and Tottenham also emerging as potential destinations.
Why Manchester United want Endrick?
Manchester United are looking for greater attacking productivity and believe Endrick could provide a different dimension to their forward line.
The Premier League club has also been linked with the Brazilian in the past, as they assess options to improve their goalscoring output after a poor start to the season.
Notably, his situation at Real Madrid makes a move more plausible, as Endrick has struggled to secure consistent minutes, and the club is considering a loan that would give him the chance to play regularly.
However, United’s preferred terms could become the biggest obstacle.
The English side reportedly wants the option to buy Endrick at the end of the loan, potentially giving them a route to a permanent transfer if he impresses.
Real Madrid reject permanent Endrick exit
Real Madrid’s preference is understood to be a straightforward loan without a purchase option.
The club want Endrick to gain experience elsewhere before returning to compete for a place in the squad, rather than risk losing a young forward they have invested in for the future.
His previous loan spell at Lyon provides a possible model for another temporary move, although any agreement would depend on the terms offered and the player’s own preferences.
Manchester United are prepared to make an attractive financial proposal in an effort to secure his arrival, but money alone may not resolve the disagreement if Real Madrid remain unwilling to include a purchase clause.
