Real Madrid accelerates to sign Carlos Espí

The Merengue team wants to sign a forward to replace Gonzalo García.

Javier Parra Peña | 30 Jul 2026 | 20.01
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Real Madrid is speeding up to sign Carlos Espí
Real Madrid is speeding up to sign Carlos Espí

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Real Madrid is seriously considering signing Carlos Espí, a 21-year-old forward from Levante, this summer. The Real Madrid transfer market is focused on hiring a center forward for Mourinho's offensive rotation.

The Madrid board is willing to pay the €25 million buyout clause to cover the imminent sale of Gonzalo García to Fulham for €40 million, a move that has halted the transfer he had arranged with Hull City.

Real Madrid's Block on Hull City and Gonzalo García's Move to Fulham

According to journalist Ramón Álvarez de Mon, Real Madrid's interest has caused Carlos Espí to halt his transfer to Hull City just as the deal was about to close. Gonzalo García's departure to the Premier League for €40 million forces the technical secretariat to seek a replacement in the attack, positioning the Levante player as the top choice at Valdebebas headquarters.

The striker made his mark in the elite with Levante last season, scoring 11 goals in 25 La Liga matches. His €25 million release clause makes the operation an accessible target for Real Madrid, definitively interrupting his path to English football.

Real Madrid's Strategy in the International Market

Despite previous interest from various Bundesliga and Premier League clubs, Real Madrid's involvement changes the scenario for the 21-year-old forward. The Chamartín leadership is evaluating triggering the €25 million clause to immediately incorporate him into the first-team squad for the 2026/2027 season.

The player appreciates the opportunity to join the offensive rotation of the Madrid team after stopping his move to the English second division. The board prefers to make the one-time payment set in his contract with Levante to avoid last-minute bidding wars with British clubs before the official start of the season.

Real Madrid's sporting management will hold decisive executive meetings before August 1, 2026. The club will decide whether to deposit the formal €25 million proposal at LaLiga headquarters to finalize the signing of Carlos Espí and complete their list of forwards after Gonzalo García's departure.

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