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2 clusters · 180 sources · 3 days · First seen 8 days ago · Last updated 6 days ago

Categories: SPORTS

Real Madrid signs Carlos Espí, Endrick's future uncertain

Entities: Real Madrid Club de Fútbol · Gonzalo García · Levante UD · Real Madrid CF · Carlos Espí

Overview

Real Madrid activated a €25 million release clause to sign 21‑year‑old Levante striker Carlos Espí on a five‑year contract running to June 2031, adding a 1.94 m, aerially strong forward as requested by José Mourinho. Espí, LaLiga’s best U‑23 player last season with 11 goals in 25 matches, replaces Gonzalo García, who departed for Fulham, and is expected to bolster the attack alongside Vinícius Jr., Kylian Mbappé and other forwards.

Endrick returned from his Lyon loan and scored in the 2‑2 pre‑season friendly against Fiorentina on 1 August 2026, but Mourinho’s preference for a taller target‑man limits his minutes. Reports indicate Endrick may seek another loan or a permanent move, leaving his future at the club uncertain.

Levante used the €25 million fee—the highest ever for a home‑grown player—to sign Belgian forward Yanis Musuayi for a reported €2.5‑4 million, underscoring the broader impact of the transfer on both clubs.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 30 SOURCES] Real Madrid signed Carlos Espí from Levante. (official club announcements)
[● 22 SOURCES] Carlos Espí played 66 matches and scored 20 goals for Levante. (career stats)
[● 21 SOURCES] Gonzalo García transferred from Real Madrid to Fulham for about €40 million. (club announcements and media reports)
[● 19 SOURCES] Carlos Espí signed a five‑year contract with Real Madrid until 30 June 2031. (official club communications)
[● 19 SOURCES] Carlos Espí was named La Liga’s best under‑23 player last season. (award)
[● 18 SOURCES] The transfer is Levante’s biggest sale of a home‑grown player in its history. (club record)
[● 17 SOURCES] Real Madrid paid €25 million to activate Carlos Espí’s release clause and sign him from Levante. (Real Madrid)
[● 17 SOURCES] Carlos Espí is 21 years old, has played 66 senior matches for Levante and scored 20 goals. (Levante / Real Madrid)
[● 17 SOURCES] José Mourinho specifically requested the signing of Carlos Espí. (media reports quoting Mourinho)
[● 16 SOURCES] The contract runs for five years, until 30 June 2031. (clm_ed91574a-9999-4cf7-8a58-810dc73084f9)
[● 16 SOURCES] The transfer fee was €25 million, activating the release clause (clm_46506576-6706-45cb-ba65-673e5bee23ac)
[● 16 SOURCES] Carlos Espí is 21 years old (new)

Timeline

6 days 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.
8 days 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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