Real Madrid sign Carlos Espi from Levante for €25 million

Real Madrid confirmed the signing of striker Carlos Espi from Levante on Thursday, July 30, for a reported fee of approximately 25 million euros. The 21-year-old Spanish forward has signed a five-year contract, tying him to the club until June 30, 2031.

Espi's arrival follows the departure of striker Gonzalo Garcia to Fulham for a fee reported to be around 40 million euros. The club stated Espi will join the first team for the next five seasons, but did not specify whether he would be part of the senior squad immediately or be considered for a loan to gain further top-flight experience. He is Real Madrid's fifth signing of the summer transfer window, following the acquisitions of Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate, and Denzel Dumfries.

The young striker had been linked with several Premier League clubs, as well as Lazio, before Real Madrid secured his signature. Espi scored 13 goals in 27 appearances across all competitions for Levante last season, with his form in the closing weeks playing a key role in helping the club avoid relegation. Over three seasons with Levante, he made 66 appearances and scored 20 goals. He was named the best Under-23 player in La Liga...