Real Madrid consider signing Carlos Espi

Real Madrid C.F.

The Real Madrid move comes in the middle of a full market sweep to strengthen the forward line following the imminent departure of Gonzalo to Fulham. The club's sporting department is looking at available profiles, and Espí, a forward born in Tavernes de la Valldigna in 2005, has gained ground on that list.

At Levante they are clear on their position: the player is under contract until June 2028, and any exit depends on paying the release clause, set at 25 million euros. The Hull City, which had already tabled a formal offer and was only waiting to agree personal terms with the player, now sees how a deal that was well advanced has been thrown into the air.

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The first contacts from the Real Madrid have taken place with both the clubs and the striker's camp, although the route is still at an early stage. Espí, meanwhile, has chosen not to rush and has, for now, put the proposals coming from abroad on hold.

The English side viewed the attacker as an important piece for their project. The Tigers were looking to bolster their return to the Premier League with a young, high-potential forward, as part of a plan that not only aims to secure survival but also to grow in the medium term.

The situation is also linked to the Real Madrid offensive planning. The departure of Gonzalo leaves less cover for the alternative to Mbappé up front, although Endrick remains in the squad to fill that role. Both Mourinho and the sporting department value a specific profile: not a star, but a forward willing to accept a secondary role, contribute goals, and provide an additional finishing option when the coach deems it necessary.