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Joselu, a 36-year-old Spanish forward, has reached an agreement to sign with Al-Sailiya and will continue his career in Qatar after finishing his spell at Al-Gharafa, as reported by journalist Matteo Moretto. The deal has been finalized in the last few hours, and only the club's official confirmation is pending, after several months as a free agent. The Valencia transfer market and that of Deportivo La Coruña tried to secure his signing, albeit unsuccessfully.

Joselu returns to Al-Sailiya in Qatar

Joselu returns to Qatari football after two seasons at Al-Gharafa, where his contract ended on June 30, 2026. In his last season, he played 22 matches, with 10 goals and 2 assists across the Qatari league and the AFC Champions League.

The forward joined Al-Gharafa in July 2024, coming from Real Madrid in a deal worth €1.5 million. In his first season, he scored 18 goals across all competitions, while in the second, he ended with 10 goals.

Now, his next destination will be Al-Sailiya, competing in the Qatar Stars League. The team currently sits at 12th place, with 0 points from four matches, after four defeats and 5 goals scored.

The signing will allow Joselu to continue his career in Qatar after several months without a club. His last official match was on May 9, 2026, in Al-Gharafa's defeat against Al-Sadd in the Emir Cup.

Joselu will sign for Al-Sailiya. The former Real Madrid striker was a free agent and has agreed with the Qatari club in the last hours. Official announcement is pending. Joselu received offers from several Spanish and Italian clubs in recent months, as well as from Eintracht and Union Berlin, without reaching an agreement. He will continue his career in Qatar after his time at Al-Gharafa.

— Matteo Moretto (@MatteMoretto) October 5, 2026

Dépor and Valencia Were Among His Options

His move to Al-Sailiya comes after Joselu received offers from various clubs during the summer. Among the Spanish alternatives was Dépor, which worked on his return to Riazor in July, although the deal did not materialize.

Valencia also considered his signing as a free agent. The Mestalla club assessed his situation in August and September, but the deal depended on his physical condition, time without competing, and contract terms.

The Valencia option was still on the table in September when Joselu had spent several months without playing official matches. Valencia could have signed him as a free player since there was no transfer negotiation with Al-Gharafa.

The player also received offers from Italian and German clubs, including Eintracht Frankfurt and Union Berlin, according to Matteo Moretto's information, but none materialized into an agreement.

The next step will be the official announcement from Al-Sailiya, who will need to finalize Joselu's signing after reaching the agreement. His return to Qatar will conclude a period when Dépor and Valencia tried to bring him back to Spanish football but failed to convince the striker.

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