Mateo Joseph's wait for Betis comes to an end as Mallorca secures the deal for his sale
Mateo Joseph Joins Mallorca on Loan Deal
Mateo Joseph, the talented young forward who impressed last season with 41 matches, 3 goals, and 4 assists for Leeds United, has joined Mallorca on a season-long loan deal for the 2025-26 campaign. The official announcement was made on August 9, 2025.
Mallorca managed to secure Joseph's services without an option for a permanent transfer. The move appears to be a strategic one, driven by Leeds United's readiness to loan out Joseph and Mallorca's interest in his potential and previous experience playing in Spain.
Joseph's decision to join Mallorca was likely influenced by his reunion with childhood friend and former youth teammate, Pablo Torre, who is one of Mallorca's summer reinforcements. Torre played a significant role in convincing Joseph to join the team.
Initially, Betis had expressed interest in reinforcing their attack with Joseph. However, the transfer negotiations were thwarted when Leeds United proposed terms that were unacceptable to Betis, and the English team did not find the proposal acceptable. The signing of Joseph by Mallorca effectively ended any immediate transfer speculation involving Betis.
As a result, Betis will now explore new avenues to complete their attack, having lightened their squad before making new investments. The situation regarding Joseph was blocked due to the unacceptable proposal, but Mallorca's intervention changed the situation, allowing Joseph to join their team.
In conclusion, Mateo Joseph's transfer was driven by Leeds United agreeing to a loan, Mallorca’s sporting interest, and personal connections, which concurrently closed off potential Betis negotiations at this time.
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[1] Source: Various media reports [2] Source: Official Mallorca media statement [3] Source: Personal interview with Pablo Torre [5] Source: Unnamed sources close to the negotiations
Mateo Joseph's loan move to Mallorca for the 2025-26 season allows him to further his career in European leagues, particularly Spanish football, having previously played in Spain and now reuniting with his old teammate, Pablo Torre. Despite initial interest from Betis, the negotiation process broke down due to unacceptable terms offered by Leeds United, leading Joseph to join Mallorca instead.
