Real Madrid set to pursue number nine – Five options named
Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus FC looks on during the Serie A Enilive match between SS Lazio and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico on May 10, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Real Madrid sorely missed target man Joselu Mato this season, with the veteran forward’s contributions not replicated off the bench this season despite their offensive firepower. Now it seems Los Blancos will look for a similar option on the market this summer.
Last year, the now 35-year-old Joselu Mato had the best goal contributions to minutes ratio of any Real Madrid player, scoring 17 times and assisting thrice in his 49 appearances. The former Castilla product also had a profound impact on opposition defences, clearing space for the likes of Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham....