La Liga
Joselu is considering the possibility of returning to LaLiga, and Valencia CF is still monitoring his situation. The 36-year-old forward has been free since his time at Al-Gharafa ended and was already mentioned in the Valencia CF transfer news over the summer when the club inquired about the conditions for a potential signing.
The striker could sign immediately as he is without a contract, but his intention is to stay prepared before making a definitive decision, keeping open the possibility of a return to Spanish football.
Joselu prefers to wait before deciding
Joselu ended his contract with Al-Gharafa on June 30th and has been a free agent since July 1st. This allows any club to sign him without paying a transfer fee.
Despite this opportunity, the forward is not in a rush to secure his next destination. He plans to continue training in the coming months and evaluate the options that arise, with a return to Spain being one of the main possibilities.
Interest from LaLiga clubs was evident over the summer. Alavés, Getafe, Sevilla, and Valencia inquired about the forward's situation, although none of these options materialized into an agreement before the transfer window closed.
His last experience in Spain was with Real Madrid during the 2023/24 season. Joselu played 49 matches, scored 18 goals, and was later transferred to Al-Gharafa after Real Madrid exercised their buy-back option from Espanyol.
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Valencia CF keeps the option of Joselu open
The name of Joselu is once again being considered at Mestalla due to the team's offensive needs. Carlos Corberán had previously suggested examining the free agent market following the close of the summer transfer window.
The sporting situation also explains why the discussion continues. Valencia has only scored one goal in their first five LaLiga matches and has accumulated one point out of 15 possible, figures that have intensified pressure on the team and Corberán.
The coach currently has various attacking alternatives and is also utilizing youth players. However, Joselu's free agent status would allow for a signing without any transfer fee.
There is currently no agreement for his arrival at Mestalla. The forward's stance is to wait and assess his options, while the clubs that inquired during the summer might reappear.
The next step will mainly depend on Joselu's decision. If he maintains his intention to return to LaLiga, Valencia CF will have another chance to revive an interest that was present this summer, although they will have to compete with other Spanish clubs that have also inquired about his situation.
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