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Real Madrid signs Carlos Espi from Levante for 25 million euros
Real Madrid signed striker Carlos Espi from Levante on Thursday for a reported 25 million euros (Rs 218 crore). The 21-year-old scored 11 La Liga goals last season in 25 appearances. The…
The Story in Brief
Real Madrid signed striker Carlos Espi from Levante on Thursday for a reported 25 million euros (Rs 218 crore). The 21-year-old scored 11 La Liga goals last season in 25 appearances. The club announced a five-year deal until June 2031.
Espi is Real Madrid's fifth signing this summer, following Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries. The move came amid interest from Premier League clubs, with Madrid also agreeing terms for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande and reportedly targeting Manchester City's Rodri. Striker Gonzalo Garcia is expected to leave for Fulham.
The Indian Opinion
Real Madrid's spending spree shows their desperation to end a two-season trophy drought, but throwing money at new players does not guarantee success. The narrative of 'pouncing on talent' overlooks the club's recent failed big-money signings with no guarantee that Mourinho can rebuild an attacking identity. The real test will be the first Champions League group match, where this revamped side must prove the 25 million euros on Espi alone was money well spent.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com
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