A coach rarely speaks in public about a player his club is interested in. Most of the time you have to ask questions and read between the lines. In Pablo Machin’s case, Aridane Hernandez and Elche’s interest in taking over the services of the Osasuna defender was not necessary. Soriano’s coach is outspoken and direct: he wants Aridane in his project.
When asked about Elche’s possible involvement with the Navarrese football player, Machín kept his word. “They ask my opinion, I give it. From there, the club works to strengthen such positions. We know that this is difficult due to the state of the market. Aridane adapts perfectly to the position on the defensive axis and I would be very happy if he came., but they need to be agreed between the clubs. “I know he has worked well throughout the season and is the prototype of the player we need.”
If Aridane’s arrival is in the interest of the Elche club, it is clear that he must be on the right track. Moreover, The footballer maintains a good relationship with Sergio Mantecón., technical secretary of the franciverde presence, where he coincides exactly with Elche’s next rival, Cádiz. A few days ago, they both watched the King’s Cup duel between Eldense and Athletic together. The defender also has family ties in Elda.
Aridane Hernández, 33, is celebrating his sixth season with the Second Division team in Osasuna, where he arrived in 2017. In his second season in Navarra he was promoted to the First Division and in 2019/20 he ran a great campaign in the best flight: 29 matches and 3 goals. He played only 4 league matches in this course..
Machín, after fortifying the right flank of the defense Carmona and Magallan, sees Aridane as the ideal football player for the axis of the three back pivots due to his physical conditions and seniority. By January 31st, Osasuna and Elche have time to come to an agreement and, in the case of Christian Bragarnik, fulfill his coach’s request.