Elche’s transfer drama intensifies as Boyé eyes Granada move

Fans are left with the biggest question: what is next for Elche CF? After confirming that Lucas Boyé’s transfer is not official yet, the club remains tight-lipped, with owner Christian Bragarnik the only person who can speak to the final outcome.

Early Monday, the Argentine striker walked into the Valero stadium but did not join training. After collecting his belongings, he headed to the Alhambra region for a medical examination, signaling a potential move in progress.

Elche has seen a similar pattern fade in and out for weeks. The team is losing three important forwards in quick succession, with Ezquiel Ponce moving to AEK Athens and Pere Milla joining Espanyol. The squad’s attacking depth has been a growing concern for the club and its supporters.

Lucas Boyé does not train with Elche and changes course to Granada

guiding the way

From best off to below minimum

The preseason attack was Elche’s strongest asset. Boyé, a standout in the team’s plans, showed pace and threat on the field, and offers from Elche were not enough to secure his stay. The notion of his continuity had gained momentum, but no deal could be sealed without a compelling offer.

Yet uncertainty grew as rumors of a Granada move began to circulate over the weekend. What had seemed possible began to feel inevitable, casting doubt on Elche’s offensive setup.

With Boyé edging toward departure, the attack line looked thinner. A lone striker remained in the frame, while younger players loomed as backups, including one native striker recalled from a lower-division spell. The forward line was suddenly open to new additions, and the club faced a race against time to reinforce before the market window closed.

SOLVENT ECONOMY

There is financial flexibility to support a meaningful signing campaign

Details of Boyé’s transfer remain undisclosed, but discussions are reported to involve significant figures. One estimate pegged a seven-to-eight million euro range for a 70 percent stake in his rights, with additional fixed clauses and potential buyback arrangements depending on future offers.

Further add-ons include sums tied to the sales of Ponce to AEK Athens, Pere Milla’s possible move to Espanyol, and a transfer effect from Mascarell to Mallorca. If promotion is achieved, additional clauses could activate related to future sales or buyouts.

Elche could push past a total that exceeds fifteen million euros in outbound transfers. This financial headroom would allow the club to raise the salary cap and, most crucially, invest in a rebuilt attack capable of competing for promotion again.

It remains to be seen whether Bragarnik will commit to heavy reinforcements for a quick return to the First Division. If not, the stake in the club could come under scrutiny as fans weigh the owner’s broader strategy against the team’s on-field needs. The mood among the 18,000-plus supporters reflects a blend of loyalty and frustration as the market edges toward its final days.

Lucas Boyé was in his last game with Elche last Saturday

TIME PROBLEM

Four days remain to complete multiple transfers

The central challenge is time. With the transfer window closing on Friday, September 1, Elche must secure two or three guaranteed forwards in a compressed period. The focus is on names that can make an immediate impact in the Second Division, alongside players who have already departed.

Finding the right players quickly is a difficult task, especially when the summer’s initial search was just beginning and many targets now face competing interests. The club needs to act decisively to meet the coaching staff’s needs.

To equip Coach Sebastián Beccacece with the pieces required, the management must stretch the finances and land the right fits. The goal is simple: build a squad capable of competing for promotion without compromising the team’s overall structure.

Despite extra pressure around the final days of the market, Elche’s leadership has shown a stubborn dedication to the project. The club’s identity and fan base place a high emphasis on decisive action and tangible results, especially after the previous season’s challenges.

TWO SHARP SWORDS

Fans remain vigilant and ready to respond

Anything short of two or three guaranteed forwards in the closing window would disappoint supporters who are alert and prepared to pressure leadership if the squad’s needs are not met.

Franjiverdes supporters are known for their loyalty and readiness to fight for the cause, particularly after last season’s downturn. Patience has its limits, and if the club’s leadership crosses them, fan actions could intensify. The era of sports ownership means shareholders drive decisions, but the emotional stakes for the club’s fans remain high. If the squad isn’t reinforced in these final days, questions about the ownership approach will inevitably grow within the community and beyond.

In this landscape, the club must balance financial strategy with on-field ambition. The coming days will reveal whether Bragarnik’s plan centers on promotion and steady progress, or if a different path unfolds amid the pressure of the transfer window.