Carlos Espí Reveals How He Turned Down the Premier League to Fulfill His Real Madrid Dream

Carlos Espí had options to continue his career in England, but an unexpected opportunity changed his plans. The striker revealed how his move to Real Madrid came together.

Carlos Espí's Career Takes an Unexpected Turn

Carlos Espí's arrival at Real Madrid represents one of the most surprising developments in the young Spanish striker's career. After making a name for himself at Levante, the forward received an opportunity that was not part of his initial plans but ultimately took him to one of the biggest clubs in the world.

At just 21 years old, Espí is still trying to take in everything that has happened over the past few months. During an interview with El Larguero, on Cadena SER, he admitted that not even his family expected his career to take such a dramatic turn so quickly.

Carlos Espí Turned Down the Premier League When Real Madrid Came Calling

The striker had options to continue his career in England, with several Premier League clubs showing interest in signing him. However, when Real Madrid entered the picture, his decision was almost immediate. "There were options to go to the Premier League, but when Real Madrid comes along, I couldn't turn it down," he admitted. According to the forward, everything was finalized in just two days.

The opportunity to wear the famous white shirt outweighed the alternatives on the table. According to reports surrounding his transfer, Hull City was among the clubs interested in signing him, but the Spanish giants ultimately secured the services of the former Levante striker. A decision that completely changed the next chapter of his career.

Sharing the Dressing Room With Mbappé: An Unexpected Experience

Espí also spoke about what it means to train alongside stars like Kylian Mbappé. The French forward is one of his main role models within the squad, and the Spaniard admitted that he uses every training session to learn from his movement, speed, and dribbling. He even believes Mbappé deserved the Ballon d'Or.

"Everything that has happened to me is incredible. Nobody really expected it, including my entire family," he said about his new reality. The striker also admitted that he is still finding it difficult to process how quickly everything has unfolded, but he knows he must keep working hard to make the most of this opportunity.

Mourinho Urges Him to Be Patient as He Fights for a Place at Real Madrid

One of Espí's biggest challenges is earning playing time in a squad filled with top-level talent. Speaking about his relationship with José Mourinho, he praised the Portuguese manager's approachability, high standards, and, above all, the attention he gives to his development. The manager's message is clear: be patient and make the most of every opportunity.

So far, his early numbers have been eye-catching: he has made 11 appearances, accumulated 51 minutes of playing time, and scored three goals.