Mourinho's Real Madrid reshapes attack with young striker signing

Real Madrid, under new coach José Mourinho, needed to bolster a forward line that had seen recent reinforcements but still lacked a prolific striker; yesterday at 23:47 the club confirmed the signing of 21‑year‑old Carlos Espí from Levante, a move overseen by Mourinho to add speed and finishing.

According to reports (Volgens), Real Madrid – often called De Koninklijke – will pay about €25 million and has secured Espí on a contract running until mid‑2031, giving the club long‑term control.

The transfer was completed under the supervision of José Mourinho, who has begun his second spell as Real Madrid head coach, marking Espí as the fifth addition to the squad since his return.

Espí joins a list of recent arrivals that includes Denzel Dumfries, Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konaté and Marc Cucurella, signalling a strategic push to reinforce the attacking options.

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Last season Espí was named the best under‑23 player in La Liga, a recognition of his speed and finishing ability.

Over three seasons at Levante he made 66 appearances and scored 20 goals, with 13 goals across all competitions in the most recent campaign.

He has also represented Spain at under‑19 and under‑20 levels, adding youth international experience to his résumé.

At Real Madrid he will compete for a starting spot with established stars such as Kylian Mbappé and emerging talent Endrick, a challenge that will test his adaptation.

The next steps involve Espí integrating into Mourinho’s tactical system, earning a place in the starting eleven, while the club monitors his progress in training and pre‑season matches.