Carlos Espí rejected by Barcelona after Levante rise

Barcelona have rejected Carlos Espí, ending the possibility of a move for the Levante UD centre-forward. The decision keeps the 21-year-old Spain international prospect at the club where he has developed through several stages of its system. No reason for Barcelona’s decision has been provided.

Espí plays as a centre-forward and is currently registered with Levante UD. His listed market value is €20 million, placing him among the more valuable young players in Levante’s squad. He is also listed as having a muscle tear, a factor included in his current player profile.

The forward joined Levante’s youth structure from Alzira U19 during the 2022-23 season. He then moved from Levante U19 to Atlético Levante for the 2023-24 campaign before progressing from Atlético Levante to Levante UD in 2024-25. That path has taken him from under-19 football through the club’s reserve setup and into its current squad.

Barcelona’s rejection does not change Espí’s present club status: Levante remains his team. With the proposed move ruled out, his next career step remains tied to the Valencian club, where his development and recovery from the listed muscle tear will shape his immediate situation.