Carlos Espí: I turned down Premier League offers to join Real Madrid

Carlos Espí revealed that he had opportunities to move to the Premier League but decided to join Real Madrid after the club showed interest, explaining that the deal was completed within two days.

Espí said he is focused on making the most of his opportunities under José Mourinho, noting that the coach explains what he is doing well and what he needs to improve. He relayed Mourinho’s advice to be patient and make the most of every minute and opportunity through daily work.

Espí added that training alongside Kylian Mbappé gives him an opportunity to learn, describing him as the best player in the world and saying he deserved the Ballon d’Or. He also acknowledged how difficult it has been to take in the rapid changes in his life, and said his ambition at Real Madrid is to learn, develop and keep fighting for the team.