Valencia Pressures for Joselu

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06/09/26 16:15:00

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Joselu Mato, a 36-year-old Spanish forward currently without a team, has become one of the best options for Valencia CF to strengthen their attack after the closure of the LaLiga transfer window. Carlos Corberán is pushing to secure his arrival, although Eintracht Frankfurt has the upper hand and is already in talks with the player.

Being a free agent allows Valencia to pursue his signing despite the Spanish window closing on September 1st. The move has gained significance following the injury of Umar Sadiq, who will be out for approximately eight to ten weeks due to a hamstring issue.

Would you sign JOSELU MATO for Valencia CF?

Pros:

Keeps scoring goals
High-level experience
Free transfer

Cons:

36 years old
Competitive rhythm (coming from Qatar)
Lacks mobility

— FansValenciaCF 🦇 (@FansValenciacf) August 29, 2026

Joselu Mato Emerges as an Option for Valencia CF

The name of Joselu Mato has been discussed at Valencia CF for several days. Corberán had requested offensive reinforcements before the deadline, but the club ended the window without adding a center forward to address that need.

The coach now has an added reason with Sadiq's absence. The Nigerian could miss around nine LaLiga matches, limiting the available options for a squad that has only garnered one point in their first three league games.

Joselu also fits in a cost-free operation. The striker ended his spell at Al-Gharafa and can directly negotiate his next contract, though salary conditions and existing competition make the move challenging for Valencia.

The forward closed the 2025/26 season with nine goals in 22 games across various competitions with the Qatari team. His last LaLiga experience was with Real Madrid in the 2023/24 season, scoring 10 goals in 34 matches and contributing to the league and Champions League triumph.

Eintracht Frankfurt Takes the Lead for Joselu Mato

The main obstacle for Valencia lies in Germany. Eintracht Frankfurt has intensified talks in recent days for Joselu, placing them ahead of other contenders to sign him.

For the player, it would mean returning to a club where he was during the 2013/14 season. During his loan from Hoffenheim, Joselu played 33 official matches and scored 14 goals.

The striker also has Bundesliga experience from his time at Hoffenheim and Hannover, accumulating 79 matches and 22 goals in the German league before continuing his career in England and Spain.

Competition is not limited to Frankfurt. Union Berlin has also inquired about his situation, and Lazio made contacts in the final days of the transfer window. Joselu also has alternatives to return to Spanish football.

Valencia now must decide how far they are willing to go to meet Carlos Corberán's request. As a free agent, there is no immediate deadline tied to the market, but Eintracht's progress requires Valencia to act swiftly if they intend to sign Joselu Mato before the player definitively chooses his next destination.

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