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Real Madrid confirmed the sale of Spain striker Joselu to Qatari side Al-Gharafa Friday after buying him from Espanyol by activating a clause in his loan deal.
Joselu, who sensationally struck twice late on against Bayern Munich to fire Real into the Champions League final, which they won for a record 15th time, was on a temporary deal this season at Santiago Bernabeu.
“Real, after activating their option to sign Joselu from Espanyol, reached a deal with Al-Gharafa for the transfer of our player,” said Los Blancos in a statement. Joselu’s loan clause was estimated at 1.5m euros ($1.6m) and Spanish reports say Real sold him for the same amount, with Espanyol not willing to allow him to move to the Qatari league at that price.
The 34-year old target man netted 18 times in 49 appearances for Real despite often being used as a substitute.