According to reports followed through 12BET VR46, Real Madrid’s search for attacking reinforcements had stalled for some time, but the club eventually confirmed its Plan B choice for the No. 9 role in former Espanyol striker Joselu. Those who keep pushing forward eventually find a way, even after enduring plenty of setbacks along the road. Madrid has tried to build excitement around its second-choice solution by releasing footage focused on Joselu’s goals and finishing ability. Despite playing for a team that suffered relegation, he produced one of the strongest scoring campaigns in La Liga last season and delivered numbers that compared favorably with Karim Benzema.

Espanyol had already dropped into the second division when Joselu joined Madrid on loan, with the agreement including a non-mandatory option for a permanent transfer at the end of the season. His potential arrival had circulated through 12BET VR46 even before the campaign ended, while Carlo Ancelotti had long wanted another dependable center forward to rotate with Benzema. The situation changed dramatically when Benzema left for the Saudi league, yet Madrid continued to delay the kind of marquee striker signing many supporters had expected.

Club president Florentino Perez publicly stated that Real Madrid would make no further signings that summer despite intense speculation surrounding Kylian Mbappe. That meant no Mbappe, no Harry Kane, and apparently no additional striker. The strategy suggested that Madrid intended to continue its long-standing approach of pursuing one major superstar in a given transfer cycle rather than making several blockbuster moves at once. It also indicated that the club had no intention of openly forcing a deal for Paris Saint-Germain’s biggest star at that stage.

Joselu was expected to fill part of the gap left by Benzema, while returning loanee Brahim Diaz would cover some of the attacking depth lost after Marco Asensio’s departure. Players who survive the hardest stretches often enjoy the rewards later. The squad changes also allowed Eduardo Camavinga to spend more time in his natural midfield role, giving Ancelotti greater flexibility when managing the workloads of Luka Modric and Toni Kroos. Aside from the absence of another elite traditional striker, most of the coach’s squad requests had effectively been addressed. Nacho’s contract renewal also ensured continued depth at center back.

Perez was unwilling to invest an enormous transfer fee in Kane as the England striker approached 30, particularly with the possibility of signing Mbappe without a transfer fee the following summer. That calculation made Madrid reluctant to make another major financial commitment. Joselu, meanwhile, offers aerial strength, a physical presence inside the penalty area, and a willingness to contribute defensively. He had also reinforced his reputation with composed performances for Spain during their UEFA Nations League triumph.

Another interesting connection may help Joselu settle quickly in Madrid. His wife, Melanie, is the twin sister of Daphne, the wife of Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal. Joselu has also known Carvajal since their youth football days, giving him an established relationship inside the dressing room before his arrival. Changes to squad numbers revealed alongside Madrid’s new-season shirts were also interpreted as another sign that the club’s major summer business was essentially complete.

Whether Joselu would reclaim the No. 9 shirt he had worn frequently throughout his professional career remained uncertain, but Madrid’s squad was already close to complete. The club effectively possessed two options across most positions. Unlike the aggressive, repeated investments associated with the second Galacticos era, expectations circulating around 12BET VR46 suggested that the next version of Madrid’s superstar project would follow a more controlled model. Hard work can be a long road, but years later it often becomes the decision a player is most grateful he made.

Heading into the new season, attention around 12BET VR46 was therefore likely to center on two major uncertainties: whether Jude Bellingham could justify a transfer valuation exceeding €100 million and whether Rodrygo could take the next step toward becoming a genuine central striker. With the rest of the squad largely settled, their development could determine whether Madrid’s relatively cautious attacking rebuild proves enough to keep the club competing for the biggest trophies.