Joselu won't return to the League, he has already decided where to play

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Joselu Mato, a 36-year-old Spanish forward currently a free agent, is negotiating his incorporation as a new player for Eintracht Frankfurt in the final hours of the transfer market. The German club is the most advanced suitor for the striker, although Union Berlin, Lazio, and several Spanish teams have also inquired about his situation.

Negotiations between Joselu and Eintracht are already underway, but there is still no definitive agreement. Being without a contract after his time at Al-Gharafa, the forward can join without Frankfurt having to pay a transfer fee.

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Joselu Mato has Eintracht Frankfurt as the main option

Eintracht Frankfurt has accelerated talks for Joselu Mato during the final stretch of the market. The Bundesliga entity is looking to strengthen its attack and has placed the Spanish forward among its choices to complete the squad.

The move would signify Joselu's return to a club he is familiar with. The striker was on loan at Frankfurt during the 2013-14 season while being under Hoffenheim, before continuing his career at Hannover 96.

His experience in Germany goes beyond that season. Joselu has accumulated 79 appearances and 22 goals in the Bundesliga, having gone through Hoffenheim, Eintracht, and Hannover before subsequently starting his journey in English football.

The operation also reduces economic risk for Eintracht. Joselu arrives as a free agent after a two-season spell at Al-Gharafa, meaning the cost of his addition would primarily focus on his salary and new contract terms.

Union Berlin and Lazio also inquire about Joselu Mato, in addition to Valencia

Eintracht is not the only German team interested. Union Berlin has also held discussions to learn about the conditions of Joselu Mato, although reports from Germany currently place Frankfurt ahead in the race.

Lazio opened another avenue over the weekend. The Italian club made initial contact with the forward as they explore different options to bolster their attack before finalizing their squad. It is worth noting that recently, Valencia has also looked into his potential signing.

There are also opportunities in Spain. It hasn't been publicly disclosed which clubs have progressed in these consultations, but Joselu has options to return to Spanish football after playing 199 matches and scoring 68 goals in LaLiga during his career.

His last spell in Spain was with Real Madrid during the 2023-24 season. There, he won the Champions League and played a significant role in the semifinal against Bayern Munich before subsequently leaving European football to join Al-Gharafa.

Joselu also has 17 caps and six goals for Spain. He was part of the team that secured the Euro 2024, before moving on to Qatar.

The German transfer market is entering its final hours on September 1, and Eintracht must decide whether to turn the talks into a definite proposal. Joselu Mato has options in Germany, Italy, and Spain, with Frankfurt currently in the lead and potentially bringing back the forward to the Bundesliga over a decade after his initial stint at the club.

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