Real Madrid star admits he rejected Premier League offers this summer

Real Madrid summer signing Carlos Espí has revealed that he rebuffed the advances of several Premier League clubs, in favour of taking his talents to Spain's capital. Youngster Espí of course made the call to depart Levante back in July, to link up with the aforementioned Real Madrid.

The 21-year-old was sought out as the replacement for Fulham-bound Gonzalo García, and has since gone on to make a positive impression in his new home. Despite seeing his game-time heavily limited owing to the fierce competition in José Mourinho's frontline, Espí has found the net three times, at an average of a goal every 17 minutes.

And such instincts in the final third had led a number of English clubs to also throw their hat in the ring for the young Spaniard over the summer. Speaking during an interview with El Larguero, as cited by Fabrizio Romano, this week, Espí admitted: "Premier League clubs were ready to sign me… then Real Madrid appeared, and I couldn't say no.

The deal was done in 48 hours." 🚨 Carlos Espí: "Premier League clubs were ready to sign me… then Real Madrid appeared and I couldn't say no". The deal was done in 48h, told El Larguero.