Elche CF has maintained a deliberate silence this midweek as the club’s leadership, led by Joaquin Buitrago, emphasizes patience over rapid signings. In discussions with staff and fans, the message is consistent: updates will come when deals are fully closed. The Franjiverde foundation, under the current ownership, remains committed to a careful approach, prioritizing stability and long term planning above speculative announcements. The club’s management stresses that revealing names before agreements are finalized would undermine competitive balance and potentially complicate negotiations with other teams. This stance reflects a strategic choice to protect the club’s interests while remaining transparent with supporters about the process.
According to Buitrago, Elche enters a period where resources are limited but the club remains in a favorable position within the market. The team is not merely reacting to departures to secure new signings; instead, it is aiming to optimize the salary cap, which sits among the more modest in the league. This constraint is paired with a disciplined method to identify opportunities that strengthen the squad without compromising financial health. The emphasis is on sustainable growth and smart acquisitions that fit the club’s medium-term objectives.
When questions arose about potential arrivals such as Melendo and Roger Martí and speculation following a post on the club’s official platform, the club’s leadership reiterated that no details would be shared until deals are finalized. The approach remains cautious: even promising chatter on social media does not translate into confirmed transfers until the necessary contractual steps are completed. This policy aims to prevent miscommunications and to ensure supporters receive accurate information at the right time. The club acknowledges the high level of interest from fans and the media but insists that timing and closure are the guiding principles.
Joaquín Buitrago stressed that the current focus is to secure the core players who contributed to last season’s efforts. An exercised option to purchase a key asset was a foundational move, while renewed contracts for important contributors reflect a commitment to continuity. Players such as Ezekiel Ponce and Omer Mascarel are highlighted for their roles in the squad, with a clear determination to retain essential members of the group. There is also a recognition of players who performed prominently last year, including Guido Carillo, Barragán, Piatti, Olaza, Carlos Clerc, and Kike Pérez, with the understanding that the team must reinforce specific positions to maintain competitiveness. The underlying message is one of balance: preserve what works, upgrade where necessary, and preserve the club’s competitive core.
From a legal standpoint, Elche’s entourage noted that despite a string of preseason results showing four defeats in six friendlies, there is no immediate cause for concern. The club argues that those results must be viewed in proper context as part of a broader preparation plan. The ongoing work focuses on alignment, conditioning, and tactical cohesion ahead of the competitive calendar. With the league opener approaching, preparation intensity increases, and the leadership asserts that the team is building toward peak readiness for the August 15 start. When the moment arrives, the squad will be prepared to represent the club with confidence and collective determination.
Looking ahead, Buitrago indicated that the club’s first kit will be unveiled in the early part of the following week, between Monday and Tuesday. This timing aligns with a broader communications plan that seeks to maintain momentum among supporters while finalizing sponsorships, logistics, and branding details. The club’s careful cadence—announcing only what is settled—reflects a broader philosophy of controlled, transparent communication as the season approaches. The supporters can expect steady updates that reflect the actual status of each transfer and squad decision, rather than speculative chatter from social networks. [citation: Elche CF communications]