head Elche CF, Joaquin BuitragoHe was recognized this Tuesday in Lautaro Blanco’s official presentation as a new player for the Elche team the club is working on. strengthen defense in the winter market and that the priority is to include a defender.

a position that has become “lame” due to Fede Fernández’s departure and injuries to Diego González, Enzo Roco and youth team player Jhon Chetauya. a situation left pablo machine with Gonzalo Verdu and Pedro Bigas despite being wingers, he was the only center defender in full condition. Helibelton Palacios and Carlos Clerc They are also adapting to this position and it seems they can play more central than their own lane.

However, the intention of the Franjiverde establishment is to two plants in the winter market and to the extent possible, as soon as possible so that their adaptation to the template is fast..

“The sports management and technical secretariat are considering and working on different possibilities. “We can’t say anything without signing anything,” said Buitrago.The conditions for the injuries were prepared in this position and we are short of soldiers. We hope that sooner or later a player can be included.”.


Joaquín Buitrago during the presentation of Lautaro Blanco AXEL ALVAREZ

Fede Fernández and Pastore’s Agreement

Elche’s chairman also referred to: Negotiations of the settlements of Fede Fernández and Javier PastoreThree weeks ago the club reported that he did not have them, did not go to the Oliva concentration and had already left Elche: “We are working on it and also We look forward to seeing the exit possibilities they may have. Hope we can reach an agreement soon”.

Finally, Buitrago Lautaro praised Blanco’s attributes and dedication with the presence of franciverde. “A very fast growing player. His signing for Elche caused great expectations in Argentina.. He is a player who has proven his quality, is very serious in defense and tries to improve himself. can bring us a lot”.


Joaquín Buitrago with Lautaro Blanco during the promotion of the Argentine player AXEL ALVAREZ

And he emphasized his desire to quickly join the team: “Despite not being able to play until January and having just finished the season with Rosario Central, he wanted to contribute to us and help us grow by joining training as soon as possible. and get us out of the mess we’re in. “He’s a player with a long way to go and a great future.”