Elche CF has officially announced that left-back Carlos Clerc has signed a two-season contract, adding valuable experience to the squad. The veteran, who has appeared in over 100 LaLiga Santander matches, will train this afternoon under Francisco’s guidance at seven o’clock at the Díez Iborra stadium. The club emphasizes that Clerc’s first signing of the centenary year reinforces the team’s depth and knowledge of the competition. Clerc is described by the club as a very aggressive winger who is solid in defense and brings a strong attacking profile, backed by a long professional career (Elche CF press release).
Carlos Clerc Martínez (born Badalona, 21 February 1992) began his professional journey after debuting with RCD Espanyol B, a club where he became a pivotal figure. After two spells at Sabadell in the Segunda División, his breakthrough came with Girona FC, from where he stepped up to LaLiga with Osasuna. After three campaigns with Osasuna, he moved to Levante UD, where he accumulated 85 top-flight appearances over the past three seasons. The previous campaign was challenging for Clerc, as he featured in only 19 games due to an injury sustained in February that kept him from contributing in the final stretch of the campaign (Elche CF press release).
Clerc experienced lingering left-knee discomfort that Levante could neither diagnose nor resolve, leading to a bitter dispute. The club alleged that the defender had hidden an injury, a claim Clerc disputed, stating that the issue did exist and affected his availability (Elche CF press release).
The club notes that Carlos Clerc accepted Elche’s offer and committed to the Franciverde project, aiming to solidify its place in LaLiga Santander during the club’s centenary year. Clerc himself conveyed a warm message on Elche’s official channels: “Hello, Franciverdes! I am very happy to share this year with you. I hope to see you at Martínez Valero soon and I hope it will be a super special year.”
Mojica’s position
Catalan reinforcements could strengthen the left side; if Johan Mojica remains with the squad, he would be a natural starter. The newcomer produced 528 successful passes last season, averaging about 28 per game, and completed 99 ball recoveries, roughly five per match. While his numbers were affected by injuries, they still reflect a defender capable of contributing at a high level compared to comparable players in the squad (Elche CF press release).
The new left back stands 1.82 meters tall and weighs around 72 kilograms. He has been unattached since July 1 after concluding his contract with Levante and has reportedly passed a medical examination. The club plans to integrate him into the squad during the upcoming training camp at La Finca Golf Resort in Algorfa, which begins next Tuesday, with the coaching staff keen to assess him in a live setting (Elche CF press release).