Elche CF will take a break for vacation on Monday after the league concludes with a Sunday celebration at 17:30 facing Getafe. Some players will remain in the city for a few extra days to resolve contract matters. The official date for the new season begins on Monday, July 4, with the goal of starting preparations. The season itself is slated to begin the weekend of August 13-14. This year the start has shifted forward by one week because December will be paused to observe Eid al-Adha and the Qatar World Cup context sits in the backdrop.
Elche’s squad is advancing steadily beyond the first phase, and the Franjiverde academy is increasingly contributing to the first team. At least six players from the academy are expected to participate in the upcoming season’s preparations.
John Chetauya Y Salines, currently on loan to Unionistas de Salamanca, is being integrated into A team dynamics and may earn a first team number. In Serbia, Knezevic remains unavailable until January due to visa issues; he has agreed to train with the first team while playing with the reserve squad. This move is a strategic bet by Bragarnik and is anticipated to deliver Premier League level quality.
The goalkeeper Luis Andreu faces competition to continue as the third option and to fill a role that could replace Ilicitano in the first team.
Diego Bri, a promising member of the younger cohort, is highly regarded by the club and could step forward under Francisco’s guidance. Rodrigo Mendoza, the Spanish international prospect under 17, recently commenced the European Championship in Israel as part of the national team setup.
These six academy talents have been highlighted by Martínez Valero’s management for early inclusion in the preseason under Francisco’s leadership. Additional players such as Carlos Marcos on the right side and Manuel de Palmashi on the left will join training depending on how the first team reshapes the roster.
Elche’s ownership intends to empower homegrown players by making them feel like potential A team prospects. When the first team stands more settled, the pathway for academy players to earn opportunities and advance to higher levels becomes clearer and more accessible, reinforcing the club’s long term vision.
Elche CF will take a break for vacation on Monday after the league concludes with a Sunday celebration at 17:30 against Getafe. Some players will stay in the city to finish contractual matters, and preparations for the new season will begin the following week. The season opener is planned for mid August, with travel and training schedules adjusted to accommodate the international calendar and regional festivities. Overall, the club emphasizes a strong link between the academy and the first team, reinforcing a culture where young talents can grow into top flight players.
Elche’s management reiterates that the path to the A team is built on opportunity, performance, and the willingness to step up when the moment arrives. The club believes that a confident, well-supported academy can contribute essential depth to the squad as the campaign unfolds and as competition intensifies across Spanish football.