Espí talks about his move to Real Madrid

Real Madrid striker Carlos Espí has shared his experience about moving from Levante to Real Madrid last summer. He spoke about how close he was to moving to England before Real Madrid came into the picture.

In an interview on Cadena SER’s El Larguero on Wednesday, Espí explained how things changed quickly for him.
“Premier League clubs were ready to sign me… then Real Madrid appeared and I couldn’t say no,” Espí said. “You can’t reject Real Madrid. The deal was done in 48 hours.”

The 21-year-old player was born in July 2005 in Tavernes de la Valldigna. He had a great season with Levante, scoring important goals that helped the club. He became known as one of La Liga’s best players under 23. Premier League teams showed real interest in him, but Real Madrid stepped in after Gonzalo García left for Fulham. José Mourinho asked for a strong, tall player, which made Real Madrid act fast. They paid Espí’s €25 million release clause and signed him to a five-year deal that lasts until June 2031.

Espí, who stands at 1.94 meters tall, has started to settle into life at the Bernabéu, even though he hasn't played as much as he would like. He has come off the bench to make a big impact, scoring late goals to help the team earn important points.

He is determined to keep working hard for more chances under Mourinho. “I will fight for Real Madrid. I will give my best, everything,” he said. He also spoke highly of his relationship with the Portuguese coach, saying, “Mourinho cares a lot about me and I’m so happy with him.”

During the same time, Espí pointed out that Mourinho combines being close with high expectations. He said the coach keeps encouraging him with both praise and helpful advice. Mourinho pushes him to make the most of every minute he gets on the field. Espí also mentioned learning from teammates like Kylian Mbappé, and he is always ready to step in when needed.

For Espí, the move to Real Madrid still feels like a dream. He talked about how fast everything happened, from secret talks that kept even his family and friends in the dark, to fitting in with a team full of world-class players. It has been a lot to handle, but he is focused on giving his all for the club.

Espí’s journey at Real Madrid is just starting, but his hard work and sharp finishing have already made him a valuable player in Mourinho’s squad.