Carlos Espí chose to sign with Real Madrid after receiving offers from the Premier League, finalizing his transfer to the Spanish club in just two days.
The striker revealed the quick nature of his move during an appearance on Cadena SER’s El Larguero, as reported by Managing Madrid. While he had options to move to England, the opportunity to join Madrid was impossible to turn down.
“There were options to go to the Premier League, but when Real Madrid came along, I couldn’t refuse,” Espí told El Larguero, according to sports.yahoo.com. “It all happened very quickly; everything was finalized in two days.”
Espí is now adjusting to life at the club while working under manager José Mourinho. He highlighted the coach’s direct communication style, noting that Mourinho is willing to explain both his successes and the areas where he must improve.
“You have to be patient. You have to take advantage of every minute and every opportunity,” Espí said of Mourinho’s advice, as noted by Managing Madrid. “That’s achieved by working hard every day.”
Beyond his interactions with the coaching staff, Espí has spent time training alongside Kylian Mbappé. He described the French forward as the best player in the world and expressed his belief that Mbappé deserved to win the Ballon d’Or.
“What surprises me most is how good he is, how fast he is, and that dribbling,” Espí told El Larguero, according to sports.yahoo.com.
The transition has moved faster than Espí or his family initially anticipated. Despite the rapid change in his professional environment and the intensity of his new surroundings, he remains focused on his long-term development.
“I’ve come to Real Madrid to learn, improve, and continue growing,” Espí said. “I’m going to fight for Real Madrid.”
Espí’s primary focus remains on earning playing time through consistent effort in training. He acknowledges that he is in a learning phase and is committed to the demands placed upon him by the coaching staff. By observing high-level teammates like Mbappé, he aims to refine his own technical abilities while waiting for his next competitive opportunity on the pitch.
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