Last Thursday, during the Turkish Sports Commission’s presentation of its new organizational chart, Elche CF President Sergio Mantecon stated that the club aims to approach the next season with a strong plan. The focus is on keeping players with current contracts while exploring strategic changes where needed.
Elche aims for stronger signings under the new sports commission
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If this objective is met, the Franjiverde squad could be positioned firmly for Chapter Two. Three forwards are expected to make a meaningful impact in the silver division: Lucas Boyé, Pere Milla, and Ezequiel Ponce. There is also potential for the team to extend its strong run after a recent solid performance. Randy Nteka, currently on loan from Rayo Vallecano, has earned Beccacece’s trust.
Keeping all four attacking options will not be simple. Much will hinge on market movements and incoming offers. It may involve decisions about which players continue to draw attention in the Premier League.
Uncertainty remains, particularly for Lucas Boyé. The Argentine striker did not display his best form earlier, yet his impact grew in the closing stages of the campaign. He netted the equalizer against Getafe last weekend and reminded observers of his quality from the previous season.
He claimed six goals this season, sharing the top scorer title for Elche with Pere Milla. The team’s top scorer status reflects his influence in key moments throughout the campaign.
After the draw at Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, Boyé commented, “The goal is always a boost for the forwards. We live from scoring. It was a moment of relief, but the feeling is positive regardless.”
Boyé attracted interest from several top clubs in Europe last summer, especially Sevilla, which reportedly offered close to 12 million. The club owner, Christian Bragarnik, denied a move and suggested that any departure would require a substantial bid, even though the release clause sat around 25 million. With relegation to the Second Division, the minimum threshold was revised to 15 million, keeping the narrative alive around the Argentine attacker.
Boyé stays a real possibility
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Boyé missed the latest match due to an illness, but he returned as the stand-out starter in the following eight games, delivering 515 minutes of action. The team’s head coach emphasized that market movements are still underway, and the door remains open for future decisions.
The coach stressed that Mantra of continuity remains central: the club is working to extend Boyé’s stay if a fitting arrangement can be reached. Boyé has a contract through 2024, and a renewal or sale could shape Elche’s plans for the top flight. Absent a departure, the next campaign could unfold with Boyé as a focal point.
Pere Milla’s position appears more straightforward. The Catalan attacker signed a new deal through 2025, with salary adjustments and penalties reduced after being moved down from the first option. Unlike Boyé, Milla has signaled a willingness to remain with Elche in the second division if the terms are right and the project aligns with his goals.
Pere Milla: “Beccacece mirrors the passion, energy, and ambition”
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Under Beccacece, Milla took part in all nine matches led by the Argentine coach, starting in seven before being replaced in the final two. The team trusted his leadership as a veteran presence on the field.
Ezequiel Ponce faced tough circumstances after the club exercised an option to buy from Spartak Moscow for around four million last summer. He played in 32 league matches and two cup games, scoring four league goals and two cup goals. He often came on as a substitute and rarely started under Beccacece, totaling just 72 minutes in nine appearances. This scenario keeps the door open for potential offers while the forward remains a notable presence in Argentina and rumors link him to clubs like Boca Juniors.
It seemed that Randy Nteka would return to Rayo Vallecano at season’s end. His role shifted under Beccacece, and he started the last two matches against Atlético de Madrid and Getafe, delivering some of his best performances.
The player remains a valid option for the Second Division and is part of the Vallecano squad with a contract through 2026. His future looks uncertain, but his value as a contributor in the league remains undeniable.