Real Madrid signs Carlos Espi from Levante on five-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Real Madrid has confirmed the signing of Carlos Espi from Levante on a five-year contract. The transfer was completed quickly, as the club triggered Espi's release clause of €25 million. With experience from 66 games and 20 goals for Levante, Espi is viewed as a promising young talent. He is expected to serve as backup striker to Kylian Mbappe next season. The rapid conclusion of the deal came as Real Madrid sought a replacement for Gonzalo Garcia, who is moving to the Premier League.
- •Carlos Espi joins Real Madrid after being signed from Levante.
- •The transfer was finalized for €25 million, triggering his release clause.
- •Espi's contract lasts until June 30, 2031.
- •He scored 20 goals in 66 appearances for Levante.
- •Espi will back up Kylian Mbappe in the upcoming season.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Real Madrid sign 21-year-old La Liga striker on five year deal
"As Gonzalo Garcia nears his big-money move to the Premier League, Real Madrid immediately grew interested in signing a low-cost striker talent to take the Spaniard’s place for next season.In a matte...
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