Real Madrid snap up Espi as Czech Republic appoints foreign coach

Internationale Fussball-News Real Madrid have completed the €25 Mio signing of the 21‑year‑old Spanish U‑Internationalen Carlos Espi, while the Czech Republic have named the Spaniard Santi Denia as their new nationaltrainer.

The transfer, described in the source as "Wechselt zu José Mourinhos Real Madrid Carlos Espi", sees Espi move to LaLiga giants for a reported fee of €25 Mio, bypassing a previously announced Wechsel to the Premier League.

Espi, a 1.94‑m tall forward, was on the verge of a move from Levante to the newly promoted Hull City, an Aufsteiger in the English Premier League, before the "Königlichen" intervened and secured his services.

According to Imago Images/Antonio Pozo, the club view the 21‑year‑old as an additional option to help Real against deep‑lying Teams, offering a physical presence in the box.

In a parallel development, the Czech Republic have appointed the Spanier Santi Denia as trainer, marking the first time the nation has turned to a foreign nationaltrainer after an early World Cup exit.

Denia, 52, has signed a contract valid for the next two years, taking over from Miroslav Koubek.

The Ivory Coast confirmed the separation from nationalcoach Emerse Faé, stating that the 42‑year‑old's contract will not be extended following a World Cup round‑of‑16 loss to Norway (1‑2).