Carlos Espí admits Premier League options but chose Real Madrid
The 21-year-old says the Real Madrid deal closed in two days and praises Mourinho's demanding, close approach.
Carlos Espí, who has scored three goals in 51 minutes, says he had options to join a club in the Premier League, but when Real Madrid came calling he could not turn them down. According to MARCA, everything was settled in just two days, and the jump from Levante has been so quick that he still finds it hard to take in. The 21-year-old, called up again to the Spain under-21 side, insists that you have to stay prepared because it never stops.
On José Mourinho he is clear: he praises how incredible, approachable and demanding the coach is. Mourinho asks him for patience and to make the most of every minute, which Espí describes as gold.
He also heaped praise on Kylian Mbappé, whom he considers the best in the world and deserving of the Ballon d'Or.
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