Nacho Monsalve has been introduced as a new player for CD Eldense, the first signing to the market this winter and coming with another option for the rest of the campaign. Football player during his presentation 29 years He evaluated the opportunity to return to Spain with the Barça team very positively: “It is one of the best countries to play football. great opportunity». He also emphasized that negotiations with the club were quite simple: “I liked the idea and the project of the club.”

Regarding his presence in Eldense, the defender said that he sees a very united dressing room: «I’m adapting pretty well“I have been very welcome and they are making every effort to make me feel at home,” he added of his first days in the city.

He stated that the most important thing regarding the determined goal is: Have a great second round. and seal permanence as soon as possible: «I see unified teama hard worker with clear ideas and a desire to do a good job in the second round.

At positional level, the footballer emphasized that he can operate defensively using both his left and right hands: “I consider myself an intense centre-back, always focused and with good ball output. I came very hungry and with all humility.” He also stated that he would be ready for Zaragoza, but he knew the competition would continue. DumikCarlos Hernández and Inigo Piña It will be very challenging.

When he looked at the match against a historic Spanish football team like Zaragoza, he realized that this was an extra motivation: “When we had the first meetings, I looked at the calendar and saw who was starting against. A great encouragement».

He also emphasized the role of the fans in this second round, which he could also observe in the friendly against FC Twente last Sunday: “Humble but You can hear a lot because you really feel the team.“I’m sure they did and will help.”


Center back Nacho Monsalve training with Eldense before his official presentation. CDE

Manu Guill analyzes sports supplements

The sports director, who was in the room during Monsalve’s first match, reviewed the current developments in the offices, including possible team departures. arnau And Zubiaurre. He first thanked the Madrid centre-back for his willingness to sign a contract with Eldense: “We managed to complete the signing within a few hours. “He is a centre-back who adapts to the team configuration. “We’re going to take a step up on the defensive level because he’s going to give us different things.”

He then examined how the club was experiencing in the current market. He stated that their homework has been done regarding incorporations: «We predicted the entrances because we had already described the entrances of Nacho and Mo Dauda., but we don’t rule anything out. The Ghanaian is already in the city and will be with his teammates for next Monday’s match.

This winter market’s soap opera continues to be the star CrisMontesThe player who insisted on going to Deportivo de La Coruña despite the club’s renewal offer.

The sporting director said about him: “He adapts to the structure of the team, we will move to higher levels in defense and he will give us different things.”

Regarding this issue, Guill underlined that he continues to be a member of the Elda club: “He said that an offer had come to us through his manager, but we did not receive anything from A Coruña. Events caused us to hasten renewal and I don’t know how long it’s been on the table Because we have a limit“What we want is for him to be committed to the project,” he said.

Possible exits

As for the exits, Arnau Ortiz’s is closely linked to Cris’ as he shares the boundary in the right lane; If Montes finally comes true, the Catalan footballer will come to the fore even more: “Arnau There are many suitors and we have to think about whether he will stay or not,” commented the sports director.

Finally, another name on the starting ramp is goalkeeper Andoni Zubiaurre. Manu Guill admitted that his departure could be considered if a good option arises: «Despite being a great goalkeeper, he lost his reputationThere is no movement at this time.

They will have to do this if he eventually leaves sports management. look for another goalkeeper Since March, there has been a focus on the Spanish Under-21 team for next year’s European Championship in Slovakia. possible call Alvaro Aceves This would leave Guille as the sole goalkeeper, forcing them to look for alternatives in this market.