another summer Christian Bragarnik keeps the market moving. Critics voice points for and against his approach. It’s clear that the Argentine businessman has a distinctive method for building squads, and he doesn’t waver. A rhythm that plays out in June, settles in July, and peaks in August.
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In this sense, the 2023/24 market for Elche mirrors the 2022/23 market. The core of the team remains intact from the previous season. The disappointing spell did not demand a full rebuild of the Franjiverde squad, and roughly fourteen players stay in the mix. If leadership chose to push for changes, names like Omar Mascarell or Gerard Gumbau might have featured. This is where the sports management must step forward with clear bets. A key difference this season is Elche’s obligation to assemble a winning unit. Finishing as one of the bottom four is not enough; the aim is to be among the top two.
Bragarnik’s team
The defining trait of Elche under Bragarnik is that, for the first time since promotion to the First Division, the club enjoys a smooth alignment with all the departments needed to shape the squad.
Sebastian Beccacece, the coach, is fully trusted. Bragarnik backed him to close the campaign with strong signals, even if there was risk of criticism for potential inaction at times. The coach could have begun 2023/24 in the Second Division with a solid introduction, yet the owner’s calm decision-making resurfaced as a pivotal element. Beccacece knew he would sit on the Martínez Valero bench at the start of 2023/24 regardless of circumstances.
The next step involved strengthening a sports administration that had drifted away from elite football norms. Although Bragarnik made the final call, the figure of technical secretary Sergio Mantecon faced day-to-day challenges in the transfer game. Mauro Obolo and Antonio Barragán now complete a team that seems to enjoy Bragarnik’s confidence in decision making.
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work in the summer
Once pre-season begins, with no new arrivals beyond the return of borrowers Salinas and Mourad, Elche starts to mobilize in the transfer market.
So far the club has added three quiet but intriguing pieces. First, Alex February, a midfielder who was on the club’s radar since his time with the youth system, possessing talent that has yet to fully surface. Time is ticking for the 27-year-old to prove himself. The others are Alex Martin, a central defender arriving after two seasons of gradual progress, and the backup goalkeeper Edgar Badia, already familiar with the layout.
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As before, reinforcements may arrive through pending operations. France Perez or other options require clarification in the next month and a half. There may also be exits tied to current squad members, especially if they affect key players.
Winning Dynamics
Forty-two days is a long stretch, but Elche follows a painful season by aiming for a stronger showing. While time remains for recovery, a cautious start won’t help a group seeking redemption from last season’s difficulties.
Any positive result acts as motivation for Beccacece. A good training session, a solid performance, a unified locker room — these are the signals guiding the team. The current mood feels more optimistic than last summer, when plans frayed early. Elche’s leadership moved slowly, but getting it right matters more than speed. After the 2023 summer market collapse, a return to the early successes that defined the club is the target, for the good of Elche fans and the club itself.