Movements continue to be unlocked from CD Eldense offices; After Zubiaurre left on loan to Mirandésbecame the next extreme Arnau Ortiz. The Barça club agreed with Girona to terminate his loan in order to join the ranks of Cartagena, its direct rival for permanence in the Second League, where he will play on loan until the end of the season.

The player’s time in the shoe city was short-lived, playing a total of 407 minutes in 11 matches between league and cup. The player started well, gained the trust of the coach and started the first two days against Cartagena and Villarreal B. However, the tough competition and less attractive play that characterized the team did not help him achieve the continuity he was looking for.

Cris Montes’ renewal through 2026 accelerated the departure process. Due to the lack of minutes he will spend in Elda, both Arnau and Girona decided to look for another alternative for this season.

“We are very well protected on both wings, Arnau was one of those who played the fewest minutes. As our club, we were hoping that he would get more minutes, being aware of his potential, because he is a player who deserved it. “He is about to explode, when it happens it will be very important in professional football, our game model punished this “Because we are a very physical team,” he commented. Sports Director Manu Guill It’s about Catalan extremism.

Despite playing the full 90 minutes of the friendly against FC Twente, the player was not the favorite to win the starting job. He played the last few minutes as a Barça player against Real Zaragoza, coming on in the 75th minute and putting in a remarkable performance. They now travel to Cartagena, where they will seek the fight for permanence with the Albinegro side penultimate, five points clear of safety spots.

After Andoni and Arnau’s departures became official, the only task of Eldense sports management was to sign the contract. A third goalkeeper to compete with Guille and Aceves a position below the bars. With this addition, the transfer window will be closed until next summer, with a squad that has so far proven to have the potential to stay in League Two.

balance so far two transfers (Nacho Monsalve and Mo Dauda) and four transfers (Salcedo, Miguel Marí, Zubiaurre and Arnau), I’m waiting for the goalkeeper to arrive