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Real Madrid signs Carlos Espí; Endrick's future uncertain

Overview

Real Madrid signed 21-year-old striker Carlos Espí from Levante on a five-year contract running until June 2031. The club activated a €25 million release clause to secure the 1.94 m, aerially strong forward, a move specifically requested by José Mourinho to bolster the attack. Espí, who was La Liga’s best U-23 player last season, arrives as a replacement for Gonzalo García, who departed for Fulham for approximately €40 million.

Espí has already begun his tenure by scoring his first goal for the club during a 2-0 pre-season victory against Ferencvaros in Budapest. His clinical form, including a goal against Schalke, has made him the team’s top scorer during summer friendly matches despite playing only 150 minutes. This performance provides Mourinho with a tactical option to rotate the squad and rest players like Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, who have had limited playing time due to post-World Cup recovery and integration periods.

Following his debut goal in a La Liga match against Espanyol, the club officially presented Espí alongside president Florentino Pérez. In the second round of La Liga, Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory against Espanyol, driven by a 90th-minute winning goal from Espí, who entered the match as a substitute. The match also saw on-pitch tension between Vinícius Júnior and Arda Güler.

Espí has continued to make a significant impact despite limited playing time, scoring two decisive winning goals in approximately 26 minutes of action, including his strike against Espanyol and a subsequent winner against Elche. Currently serving as a substitute behind Kylian Mbappé and Endrick, Espí has earned praise from Mourinho, who noted the difficulty of playing both Espí and Mbappé together in a 4-4-2 system. Mbappé has also expressed confidence in the striker, predicting he will score many goals due to his “strong intuition.”

Entities

Carlos Espí · Real Madrid · José Mourinho · Real Madrid Club de Fútbol · Gonzalo García

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  • "Real Madrid have agreed to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig."

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    "Real Madrid are negotiating to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig."

    The first claim states Real Madrid is negotiating to sign Yan Diomande, while the second claims they have already agreed to sign him.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Carlos Espí makes early impact at Real Madrid

    Real Madrid striker Carlos Espí has impressed after scoring two crucial goals in limited minutes, earning praise from manager José Mourinho and teammate Kylian Mbappé.

  2. 27 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Real Madrid defeats Espanyol behind Carlos Espí winning goal

    Carlos Espí scored a 90th-minute winner for Real Madrid in a 2-1 victory over Espanyol, amid on-field tension between Vinícius Júnior and Arda Güler.

  3. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Real Madrid presents Carlos Espí following debut goal

    Real Madrid officially presented striker Carlos Espí following his debut goal, while UEFA prepares for the 2026-27 Champions League league phase draw in Nyon.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Carlos Espí emerges as top scorer for Real Madrid in preseason

    Real Madrid striker Carlos Espí has become the team's top preseason scorer, positioning himself as a key rotation option for José Mourinho ahead of the new La Liga season.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Carlos Espi scores first goal for Real Madrid

    Carlos Espi scored his first goal for Real Madrid in a 2-0 pre-season win over Ferencvaros in Budapest.

  6. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 56 sources
    Real Madrid signs Carlos Espí, intensifying striker competition

    Real Madrid paid €25 million for Carlos Espí, signing him until 2031, while his arrival threatens Endrick’s role after the Brazilian scored in a pre‑season draw with Fiorentina.

  7. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 146 sources
    Real Madrid signs striker Carlos Espí from Levante

    Real Madrid paid €25 million to trigger Carlos Espí’s release clause, signing the 21‑year‑old striker on a five‑year deal until 2031; he replaces Gonzalo García and was Levante’s biggest academy sale.

Sources

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