Elche Handball is not only thinking about today. As the team presses for the top spot, the Guerreras-Iberdrola League pushes them toward the final phase, and the Queen’s Cup remains within reach. The club is also plotting a sustained future, strengthening its core by renewing key young talents and keeping a trusted goalkeeper in the fold. Earlier this week the club announced the renewal of two of its brightest teen prospects, Paola Bernabé and Zaira Benítez, and this Tuesday confirmed the extension of goalkeeper Nicole Morales’s contract. Morales will stay with the team for another season as part of a long-running collaboration with coach Joaquín Rocamora in Elche.
Paola Bernabé, named the most promising player of the previous season after scoring 71 goals and delivering a crucial blend of defense and attack, has signed for two more years. The Torrevieja native is regarded as one of the best young talents in Spanish handball and is anticipated to play a leading role as the team builds towards the future.
Similarly, Zaira Benítez has agreed to a two-year extension. The Elda product is growing quickly and has been a standout performer this season, tallying 40 goals and earning a place in Spain’s youth setup. Her development signals a bright horizon for the squad as it seeks to maintain momentum in domestic competitions while competing on the continental stage.
Goalkeeper Nicole Morales is part of these renewals and will continue her work with the club for another season. The Catalan shot-stopper has logged six consecutive campaigns with Elche and has become a trusted pillar for the team under various tactical setups.
Nicole Morales will keep guarding the goal for Atticgo BM Elche in the upcoming season. The club’s history, built on a strong defensive spine, features Morales at the center of many pivotal moments since the 2021 season. Her consistency and leadership in goal have solidified her status as a central figure in the club’s plans for sustained success.
Morales has reached a fifth straight season with the team. Her performances, particularly in recent matches against Valladolid and Atlético Mecalia, have underscored her importance and shown how decisive a goalkeeper can be in tight contests. These showpiece results helped the club stabilize in key clashes and have become a reference point for the squad’s broader tactical approach.
With this renewal, Morales expressed gratitude for the opportunity to continue with a great club like Elche. She emphasized the trust placed in her and the chance to contribute to the club’s ongoing project, highlighting the mutual commitment between player and club to pursue further successes on domestic and European fronts.