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Carlos Espí said in an El Larguero interview that Premier League clubs were interested, but he could not reject Real Madrid, and the deal was completed in about 48 hours.

Espí said he will give his maximum for Real Madrid and praised José Mourinho's attention and demands. Hype post with no factual claim.

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Carlos Espí said in an El Larguero interview that Premier League clubs were interested, but he could not reject Real Madrid, and the deal was completed in about 48 hours.

🚨 Carlos Espí: “Premier League clubs were ready to sign me… then Real Madrid appeared and I couldn’t say no”. “You can’t reject Real Madrid. The deal was done in 48h”, told El Larguero. https://t.co/et3tYmt6cy

Original post · Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)

[sport.es](https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/real-madrid/carlos-espi-desvela-rechazo-premier-136313386), [eldesmarque.com](https://www.eldesmarque.com/futbol/mer

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Espí said he will give his maximum for Real Madrid and praised José Mourinho's attention and demands. Hype post with no factual claim.

🚨 Carlos Espí: “I will fight for Real Madrid. I will give my best, everything”. “Mourinho cares a lot about me and I’m so happy with him”, told @ellarguero. https://t.co/AzahWfrvlB

Original post · Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)

[sport.es](https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/real-madrid/carlos-espi-desvela-rechazo-premier-136313386) NAMES: José Mourinho = Real Madrid manager. POST 21204625

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LPaul George went OFF in Philly, according to the post. 36 points, six threes, 14 straight in the fourth.
MThat's the post. I couldn't confirm those numbers yet, but if it's close, that's a statement.
LStatement? Four straight wins for the East's top team. Boston is rolling.
MAnd the kid Carlos Espí says Premier League clubs wanted him, then Real Madrid called.
LYou can't say no to Real Madrid.
MHe told El Larguero he'll fight for his spot and loves Mourinho's attention.
LMourinho caring about you is either a blessing or a nightmare. No middle ground.
MOne reply said he prefers rotting on the bench. Harsh.
LHarsh but fair until he plays. Real Madrid doesn't wait for anyone.
MSpeaking of waiting, college football fans are already mad about a 24-team playoff.
L24 teams? That's not a playoff, that's a participation trophy.
MEd Cleary has thoughts on the format, and he's not wrong.
LMarch Madness works because of chaos. Football isn't built for that.
MBut more games, more money. The NCAA knows exactly what it's doing.
LDoesn't make it right. Diluting the field hurts the regular season.
MFair point. Quick F1 note: rumors about the wet São Paulo GP and the constructors' title picture.
LIf that's true, that's huge. But no official word yet.
MRight, unverified. We'll keep an eye on it.

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