As confirmed by transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Los Blancos have officially triggered the €25 million release clause for Levante’s 21-year-old rising star, Carlos Espí. A formal letter was dispatched to Levante overnight to finalize the deal, completing a swift and decisive hijacking of interest from premier clubs across Italy and England.
The Spanish center-forward is arriving in the capital to complete his medical tests today before putting pen to paper on his new contract at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Real Madrid’s pursuit of Espí gained sudden momentum as the club sought a physical, classic focal point up front to complement their dynamic attacking options after Gonzalo Garcia’s transfer to Fulham.
With rival suitors—including Lazio and several Premier League sides—monitoring the young forward’s situation, Real Madrid’s board acted without hesitation. Triggering the buy-out clause directly bypassed lengthier club negotiations, allowing the capital giants to seal the deal inside 24 hours.
Standing at 1.94m (6’4″), Carlos Espí offers a towering aerial threat and clinical box presence that gives Real Madrid an invaluable tactical dimension.
“11 goals in 25 La Liga appearances last season—every single one scored after January—helped power Levante and earned him wider national recognition.”
With medicals taking place today in Madrid, an official unveiling at the Bernabéu is expected shortly.
