“Probably why he scored 4 goals in 22 games for Stoke” - MUTV commentator takes brutal dig at Real Madrid attacker
MUTV commentators took a dig at Real Madrid star Joselu during their pre-season friendly against Manchester United. The striker scored a stunning overhead kick late in the second half to seal a 2-0 win for the Spanish side.
Real Madrid signed Joselu on loan from Espanyol this summer as a short-term replacement for Karim Benzema, who left for Al Ittihad. Los Blancos are reportedly confident of getting Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer next summer when his PSG contract expires.
The MUTV commentators took digs at the striker for scoring just four goals during his stint with Stoke City, seconds after the Spaniard missed his first chance of the game. One of the two commentators said (via Madrid Xtra):
However, Joselu had the last laugh as he scored a stunning goal to seal the win. The goal saw Real Madrid get a 2-0 win, and they were able to keep the scoreline intact until the end of the match.
Joselu was with Stoke between 2015 and 2017, during which he was also sent out on loan. He made 27 appearances for the English club across competitions.
Joselu returned to Real Madrid on loan this summer after Espanyol were relegated from La Liga. Los Blancos have the option to make the move permanent next summer, over 10 years after he left the club.
Speaking at his unveiling, Joselu heaped praise on Carlo Ancelotti and labeled him as one of the best coaches in the world. He said:
Speaking about the club, he added:
Joselu scored 16 goals in La Liga last season and was the lone bright spark for Espanyol. The Spaniard will be hoping that he can replicate his Real Madrid Castilla form, where he scored 26 goals in the 2011/12 season.
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