Two players are waiting for Elche CF to decide their fate for the upcoming season. Jose Salinas and Mourad Daoudi, two local talents who belong to the Elche club, are spending the season on loan with different clubs, Mirandés and Burgos respectively.
Both players completed the final pre-season with Francisco’s squad and, as the training camp drew to a close, they explored their options for first-team play. The path toward regular minutes in La Liga remains tough, so loans to second-tier teams have been the preferred route for development and exposure this campaign.
Salinas occupies a fixed position on the left flank at Mirandés. He appeared in 38 matches, mostly in the top tier of the second division, accumulating 3,420 minutes on the field. He caught the eye with two goals and four assists, showing reliability on the left side and a willingness to contribute in attack from wide areas.
Salinas is seen as a promising prospect by the club, evidenced by his continued development during another loan spell. He is pictured in action for Mirandés, underscoring the experience he is gaining in a competitive environment.
At 22 years old, Segura Noisy is progressing well and hoping for an opportunity at Elche. The intensity of first-team competition with the Franjiverde squad remains high, leading some to believe a return to the Second Division could be advantageous for more minutes and visibility.
Elche currently faces a crowded squad, with players like Carlos Clerc, Lautaro Blanco, and Nico Fernández Mercau among those who might need to adjust their status. Clerc has been used as a defender, while Lautaro and Nico maintain a strong reputation in Argentina, presenting both opportunities and challenges for Elche’s roster balance and market value management.
Salinas recently extended his contract through 2025, securing two more years with Elche. For the moment, the aim is to finish the current loan spell at Mirandés as strongly as possible and await the club’s strategic decision for the next season.
Salinas has remarked that staying at Elche would be a dream, underscoring his deep connection with the club and the region. The talk around his future centers on whether a return to Elche will align with the club’s plans, or if a new opportunity might emerge elsewhere.
Meanwhile, Mourad Daoudi has been pushing for a place in Elche’s first team for several years but has not yet found stable ground. His presence at the club in La Liga has complicated matters, and relegation scenarios could open up fresh prospects if he remains with Elche. If a path to first-team football does not materialize, he could be slated for a second-division move, stepping into a leading role at a different club.
Last season, Daoudi spent two campaigns on loan with Alcoyano, in Second B and First RFEF, and this season marks his first time in the second division. A contract extension was arranged last summer through 2025 to facilitate a loan move and avoid a third-tier stay, keeping his options open as Elche navigates its squad needs.
Daoudi made his mark by finding a place in Burgos during the latter half of the campaign. He did not start every game, but his appearances multiplied in the latter stages, totaling 32 league matches and 1,332 minutes, with two cup appearances and three goals to his name. At 24 years old, Daoudi has indicated a willingness to terminate his current agreement if Elche cannot secure a place for him, freeing himself to pursue opportunities in the second division with a team where he can contribute regularly.
Footage from Burgos shows Daoudi in action, reinforcing his profile as a hard-working forward with a knack for finding spaces in the defense and finishing opportunities when they arise.
There are notes that Daoudi and Salinas have both updated their representation, a common move for young players seeking the best route to first-team football. The managers of the two players are planning discussions with Elche once the season concludes to clarify a direction that aligns with the club’s broader plans, including potential promotion or stabilization in the top division. It is expected that a decision will consider how Salinas and Daoudi can contribute most effectively to the club’s ambitions next season.
Elche has already seen departures and shifts, including the case of Roger Martí, who will not return after being transferred to Cádiz. The club and Cádiz agreed on a move that reflects Elche’s broader strategy of reshaping the squad and managing high-value assets as they chart a course for the coming campaigns.
Overall, the season’s loan spellings for Salinas and Daoudi are part of a larger plan to balance development with immediate team needs. Their performances at Mirandés and Burgos, respectively, are closely watched by Elche’s technical staff as they weigh options for reinforcements and potential reintegration into the first team when the time is right.
Salinas: Staying at Elche would be a dream
Salinas’s future remains a topic of interest for supporters and analysts alike. He has shown resilience and a capacity to contribute from the left flank, qualities that could fit Elche’s style if a pathway to regular minutes opens up in the near term. The club’s plan will hinge on how he develops over the current campaign and whether a role in the first team becomes feasible without compromising the squad’s balance and tactical flexibility.