According to AS, Carlos Espí has started adapting to the first team after joining Real Madrid. He had been training with Levante since July 7, but in the last week, he was training alone to avoid incidents that could endanger his departure.

According to Marca, Carlos Espí's transfer to Real Madrid was a swift deal. The club signed the striker, who had registered 11 goals and two assists in 1,300 minutes during the 2025-26 season. Levante reportedly knew that the player's 25 million euro release clause would not prevent a large club from signing him. This occurred eleven months after Espí had decided to stay with the team after their promotion to the First Division. The report also states that in March 2024, while Espí was a youth player, Real Madrid made an offer to sign him for Castilla. Felipe Miñambres, Levante’s sporting director at that time, said that the response was no. Two years later, contact was re-established on different terms, and the signing was completed.

Real Madrid has signed Carlos Espi from Levante. The club's statement confirmed a five-year contract until 2031. According to Spanish media, it was expected that the forward would transfer to English club Brighton, but Real Madrid acted after learning about his release clause of 25 million euros. Levante did not confirm the exact amount but stated that this deal is the biggest sale in the club's history for a player from its youth academy.

Romano stated that Real Madrid immediately contacted Carlos Espi’s representatives and told them not to sign with either Premier League club because they wanted to pursue signing the player. An agreement with the player was completed in five minutes. Following that, the medical and contract signing took place, and Real Madrid informed Levante late in the evening that they would activate the release clause.

Real Madrid have signed Carlos Espí from Levante, announcing the transfer on Thursday. The player has a contract until 2031. The forward, who was developed by Levante, scored 13 goals in 27 La Liga matches last season. According to Spanish newspaper 'Marca', Espí will occupy the spot left by Gonzalo, who has also completed his transfer to Fulham.

An agreement has been reached between Real Madrid and Levante for Carlos Espí to join the Madrid team. The transfer was finalized after Real Madrid paid Carlos Espí's 25 million euro release clause, and Levante officially confirmed the deal as a transfer. Carlos Espí will be a Real Madrid player until 2031 and will travel to Madrid to undergo a medical examination.

Real Madrid could sign Carlos Espi as a replacement for Gonzalo Garcia. According to Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid likes Espi, negotiations are ongoing, and the player's preference is clearly to accept the club.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid asked Carlos Espí today to wait before signing with Premier League clubs that are ready to pay his clause. The report states Real Madrid informed Espí's representatives of internal talks about the possibility of triggering the €25m clause, and that Levante are waiting for formal steps.

AS reports that Real Madrid's interest in 21-year-old Spanish forward Carlos Espí is increasing. The publication also states that initial contacts have occurred between the clubs and the player's entourage. Sources close to the negotiation describe the talks as being in a very early stage. It is reported that Levante is referring to the player's €25 million release clause. His contract is valid until 2028. Real Madrid's approach has halted what was an advanced transfer for Espí to Hull City, a deal which had included a formal offer to Levante. Consequently, Espí has currently suspended other foreign operations to await developments. The Spanish U20 international scored 11 goals in 25 LaLiga appearances last season. His current market value is €20 million, according to Transfermarkt. It was also reported in July 2026 that Ipswich Town was willing to pay his release clause.