Elche CF became official just minutes before football player Pape Cheikh signed until the end of the season. Who is the midfielder He had been working with the group on the trial for a week at the behest of Pablo Machín. He has already signed his link to the entity for this campaign.

The club said in a statement. Pape Cheikh Diop Gueye (Guédiawaye, Senegal, 08/08/1997) excelled in the Celta de Vigo youth system and made his debut in LaLiga Santander at the age of 18 with the first sky blue team. He jumped to Olympique Lyonnais and played for Dijon and Aris after a second spell at Celta. A Spanish national, Cheikh played internationally in the sub-categories of the National Team.

Elche said, “he’s a A midfielder with top flight experience, great physique and ball skills. Be willing to help the team reach the goal. Welcome Pape!”, quoting the club in his message.

Machín wanted

Shortly before Elche announced his deal with the player, coach Pablo Machín stated that Pape Cheikh’s “NOYou were surprised that he was unemployed and in good physical condition when he arrived. We already knew that his physique was one of his best features.”

Koç said the following about his possible signature: “The club is working to see what can be done. I would be very happy if it could.“I’d like Pape to stay,” said the coach, “especially when we’re short on his position, and now we have an important week for this game and also for the other two that are very close.” There are not many alternatives to find a player in that position. If we have made him come, it is because we are both interested and can make different contributions on the field. I know the club is working on that. And if We believe that the player who can help us in this position is Pape.”. Then he spoke even more clearly: “Pape is talking to the club and I’m waiting as soon as possible because the situation demands it.. Now we’re pretty fair with Mascarell’s loss and the club is working on that if possible”.

Can he play against Real Madrid?

Pape Cheikh can do it if the coach thinks so. Especially if we take into account the absence of Omar Mascarell due to the accumulation of yellow cards. Like this, Senegalese could be released this Wednesday. In fact, tomorrow he will be traveling with the franciverde team, which is called up for the event at the Bernabéu.