Having signed as a junior for Celta Vigo, Joselu moved to Real Madrid B side in 2009. Spells on loan in Spain and then in Germany lead to a £5m move to Hoffenheim. More loan moves followed before getting his break in England with first Stoke and then Newcastle United. The forward would play only the odd game for United during his 2 year spell with the player never really being seen as a first choice. Noted for his effort he was well liked in Newcastle, although his lack of goalscoring threat always meant is was perhaps through petty more than anything else. His time in Tyneside finished with the Arrival of Steve Bruce with a move back to Spain.