Overview
- Real Madrid completed the transfer of Carlos Espí from UD Levante for a reported €25 million and gave him a contract through 2031.
- The club fast-tracked Espí into first-team work and he made his first appearance in a preseason friendly after joining the squad.
- Espí earned the move after a late-season surge that produced ten goals in 13 LaLiga games and the league's best U23 award.
- Coach José Mourinho pushed for a more physical centre-forward and sees Espí as a target-style option, a shift that leaves Endrick's place at the club uncertain and makes another loan likely.
- The club expects outgoing moves to balance the deal, with reports linking academy striker Gonzalo García to Fulham for about €40 million and Levante set to receive one of its largest-ever fees.