Real Madrid striker Carlos Espi has explained why he chose the Spanish club over Premier League options last summer. The 21-year-old Spaniard also discussed working with Jose Mourinho and training with Kylian Mbappe.
Speaking on radio station SER's El Larguero programme, Espi said:
Everything that has happened to me is incredible. Nobody expected it, not even my family. Now I need to keep working.
It's difficult to take everything in because things are moving very quickly. You have to be ready, because it won't stop here.
In an interview with Marca, the forward revealed details of his move from Levante to Real Madrid.
I had options to move to the Premier League, but when the offer from Real Madrid came, I couldn't turn it down. Everything happened very quickly; the deal was completed in just two days.
Espi also praised Mourinho's work.
I'll try to make the most of every minute the manager gives me. What I like most about Mourinho is his genius, how easy he is to talk to and his high standards. It's extremely important to me that he cares about me and explains what is good and what is bad.
Mourinho tells me I need to be patient and make the most of every minute, every chance. To do that, I need to work every day. Every minute he gives me is worth its weight in gold.
The young forward also said he was learning a lot from Mbappe.
Kylian Mbappe is an incredible footballer. In every training session, I try to learn from him and listen to his advice. He's the best in the world and, in my opinion, he deserved the Ballon d'Or.
What impresses me most is his skill, his pace and his ability to beat opponents. It's a great honour for me to train alongside him.
