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Confirmed: Real Madrid youngster called up by Spain to replace injured PSG star
Following a record-breaking performance for the Spain U-21 national team on Thursday, Real Madrid starlet Carlos Espi has been called up to the Spain senior national team squad.
Indeed, the Real Madrid summer signing has been added to the squad by manager Luis de la Fuente as a replacement for PSG’s Ferran Torres, who has suffered an ankle sprain.
“Ferran Torres has left the Spanish national team camp. The Valencian international, who plays for PSG, had been experiencing discomfort in his left ankle,” the statement from Spain read.
“Initially, this didn’t prevent him from training and playing, but due to the persistence of the symptoms, the decision was made to withdraw him from the squad to prioritize his recovery.”
“Therefore, Luis de la Fuente has decided to call up Under-21 international Carlos Espí to join the senior national team camp and face the matches against Czech Republic and Croatia in Oviedo and Split.”
Ferran Torres causa baja en la concentración de la @SEFutbol debido a unas molestias en su tobillo izquierdo.
— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) October 2, 2026
Carlos Espí se incorpora en su lugar.
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This represents a major step in the right direction for Espi and a reward for his bright start to the season at Real Madrid.
Even though he has largely been used as a substitute off the bench by Jose Mourinho, the young striker has scored two goals – one a match-winning effort and another that salvaged a draw, in only 26 minutes across five games.
On Thursday, in what was only his second appearance for Spain U-21, Espi scored a total of five goals and even registered two assists in a 13-0 rout.
Now, he will get to work with the World Champions and potentially even make his senior debut for La Roja in their upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Czechia.
Real Madrid youngster Endrick continues to attract interest from several clubs ahead of another potential loan move in the upcoming January transfer window.
The latest side considering a move for the Brazilian forward is Aston Villa.
Indeed, according to reports relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club are interested in signing the Real Madrid striker on loan in January.
No minutes for Endrick
Endrick has had very limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season. Across Real Madrid’s nine matches in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, the Brazilian has played just four minutes, coming on in the 86th minute against Elche.
Such limited playing time has left the young forward struggling to gain the minutes and experience needed to develop his talent at Real Madrid.
As such, another loan move, like last January when he left for Olympique Lyon, could offer him a chance to play more regularly and continue his progression.
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, have now emerged as an interested party to acquire the Brazilian international’s services on loan for the second half of the season.
AC Milan also interested in Endrick
Howver, Aston Villa are not the only club monitoring Endrick’s situation. AC Milan have also renewed their interest in the Brazilian forward.
The Rossoneri already held an interest in the 20-year-old forward during the summer transfer window and are knocking on the doors once again now.
In fact, some reports in Italy even go on to suggest that the youngster is ready to pounce on the opportunity to sign for the Serie A giants.
For now, however, there have been no concrete developments or formal approaches from any interested club.
Real Madrid are understood to be open to allowing Endrick to leave on loan, but they are not considering a permanent sale as they still have a lot of faith in the promising attacker whom they signed from Palmeiras.
With Aston Villa and AC Milan both interested, the coming months could prove important in determining where the young Brazilian will continue his development.
