Mateo Joseph has left Leeds United on loan and joined La Liga side RCD Mallorca on a season-long loan deal.
Mateo Joseph has been in Leeds United limbo since the end of last season. The Spanish under-21 striker started just 11 times in the championship last season, scoring three goals, and going into this summer, it looked as though he was set to leave Leeds United.
And for a while, it looked as though Joseph would leave on a permanent deal. It came after Joseph handed in a transfer request, as transfer interest grew in the Spanish striker who looked set to return to his native Spain.
Last January, Real Betis had a £10million deal rejected for Joseph, and Junior Firpo’s new club had been once again linked with a move for Joseph. Instead, Mallorca have signed Joseph on loan and the striker has since broken his silence on social media.
Mateo Joseph looks on ahead of Hull City vs Leeds United.
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Mateo Joseph sends message to Leeds United fans after RCD Mallorca loan move is confirmed
Many Leeds United fans have questioned Joseph’s actions this summer. It was reported that Joseph refused to fly out to Germany as part of the pre-season tour. It comes at a time when Daniel Farke’s strike options are very low.
But the Spanish striker has taken to social media after Leeds United confirmed his loan move to Mallorca this morning. Joseph posted a lengthy message on his Instagram story, which read: