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Real Madrid signs Carlos Espi from Levante for €25 million

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Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Real Madrid signs Carlos Espi from Levante for €25 million

Summary

Real Madrid has officially signed Carlos Espi from Levante for €25 million on July 30, 2026. Espi, a 21-year-old striker from Tavernes de la Valldigna, has earned recognition in La Liga for his scoring ability and physical play. He will serve as a tactical option for coach Jose Mourinho, particularly as a powerful center-forward. Espi's move follows Real Madrid's recent sale of Gonzalo Garcia to Fulham, marking a significant transfer for Levante's youth academy.

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•Carlos Espi scored 13 goals in 27 appearances last season.
•Espi won the La Liga Under-23 Player of the Year award.
•Real Madrid paid the buyout clause in Espi's Levante contract.
•Gonzalo Garcia was sold to Fulham for €40 million.
•Espi is expected to provide a different attacking option for Madrid.

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6:50 AMYahoo Sports — Jose Mourinho specifically requested for Real Madrid’s express striker signing
9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Carlos Espi? Real Madrid land Levante's breakout striker to be Jose Mourinho's Plan B

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Late last night, Real Madrid officially announced the signing of Carlos Espi from Levante in a flash deal, one that took under 24 hours to finalise.The point that likely triggered the cascade of eve...
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