Joselu has bid farewell to Real Madrid following the official announcement of his transfer to Qatari club Al-Gharafa SC. Grateful for what he described as "the best year" of his life, he made the "very complicated" decision after fulfilling his "dream."

"The moment has come, and I simply thank Real Madrid for the best year of my life," he stated as soon as his departure from the club was confirmed.

"I've fulfilled the dream of playing for the team of my life, since I was a child, scoring goals at the Bernabéu, and winning titles. It was a very difficult decision, one that took a lot of time and thought, and in the end, we decided it was the best option. It was well thought out with my family and the people around me. It was hard to make, but it’s the right one," he explained.

Joselu feels he leaves Real Madrid having fulfilled the greatest ambition of his career and is ready for new challenges as he continues to compete. "I’ve lived the dream of every Madridista, and I am very proud of everything I take with me."

"I've considered myself a Madridista since I was a child, and the opportunity I’ve had to play for Madrid and the moments I’ve experienced, I will never forget in my career. I cherish everything, from the first day I stepped into Valdebebas for my presentation, the first day I played again at the Bernabéu, to playing alongside the best in the world... it’s priceless. I will remember it all my life," he confessed.