The confusion persists around Cris Montes and Eldense Sports Club. The footballer resumed training this Friday after a brief layoff. Following a short meeting with the assistant coach, Antonio Castanos, Montes completed the initial portion of the practice with his teammates and then joined him in the locker room for the final stretch. Another player pushing for minutes this winter is Miguel Marí.
Cris Montes had been absent last week due to a flu illness. On Thursday he trained at the gym while wearing a mask. The midfielder is determined to continue his football career, with Deportivo de La Coruña expressing interest. His family lives in Galicia, and they reportedly offered a more favorable salary and a two-season contract, with the remainder of this season included. His representatives are pushing for a zero-fee departure when the contract ends on June 30. Club officials at Pepico Amat, however, are reluctant to permit an early exit during this winter market.
The player’s decision and attitude have not sat well with the club from the shoemaking city, which is weighing renewal options as the contract deadline nears this season. The club is seeking a swift resolution and reportedly demanded a transfer fee of 500,000. The Galician club is said to be ready to present a final offer within hours.
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The footballer understands the critical moment has arrived for his future, whether at Eldense or La Coruña. He has been offered more playing time and remains available, though if he stays, there could be a friendly match against Twente next Sunday. Montes is currently hospitalized with fever and flu, keeping him away from training.
The Tenerife-born player hopes to learn his fate in the coming hours and wishes for no further delays in the decision process.
Youness and Andone were not present at Friday’s session due to ongoing discomfort. Both players continue to train in the gym. Mario Soberon, who had the flu and did not participate in training, joined the rest of the squad as the session proceeded normally apart from Cris Montes and Miguel Marí, who worked on the sidelines and left about thirty minutes early.
Nacho Monsalve, the first reinforcement of this winter market, is already in Elda and is not expected to take part in the friendly against the Dutch team even though he has yet to train with the squad.