Estévez: “There is only one plan A for Eldense, that is to reach 50 points”
In a rapid move into La Liga, Eldense arrives with a sense of humility and a readiness to test themselves against strong rivals. This moment mirrors the club’s quiet ascent sixty years after its first steps toward professional football. A large squad, initially registered at over 20 players, is being shaped as the new season unfolds for Deportivo and Eldense alike, with additional adjustments still on the horizon.
Three foreign signings stand out—Romanian Florin Andone, Bosnian Dario Dumic, and Frenchman Marc Doue—and the core of local talent remains, anchored by two homegrown leaders: Sergio Ortuno and Miguel Mari. At the moment, a respected franchise-valuation source places Eldense’s market value in the vicinity of 8.5 million euros, reflecting both potential and the realities of a club transitioning to a higher level of competition.
Caesar Hernandez reports that Eldense has assembled a twenty-two player squad for the current La Liga campaign, with plans to add twelve more as the season progresses. The club has secured the midfield presence of Sergio Ortuño and reinforced the goalkeeping position with Andoni Zubiaurre. Other signings include Dumic on defense and a group of midfielders—Youness Lachhab, Marc Olivier Doue, Marc Mateu, David Timor, Mario da Costa, and Mari—and attackers Ivan Chapel, Florin Andone, and Arnau Ortiz. These moves aim to balance experience with youth while the club navigates the demands of top-flight football.
Ortiz and Da Costa are set to form part of a coordinated attacking unit this season, working within a strategy that also seeks to maintain financial discipline. The club faces the league-imposed cap of 3.5 million euros on salaries for the moment, pending new revenue streams to be introduced by the professional football ecosystem. In the summer window, Eldense, led by a network of investors including telecommunications executive Pascual Perez, completed two transfers involving Zubiarre and Chapela, while additional players arrived on free transfers to strengthen the squad. According to Transfermarkt data, Marc Mateu is valued at roughly 1.2 million euros, highlighting the breadth of talent in Eldense’s locker room as they push for stability at this higher level.
He must shore up the squad’s balance and raise the floor across all departments. Eldense’s defensive line needs more solidity and consistency, with the club already fielding five specialized defenders. Dumic remains a key piece, though he has not yet been registered for the competition because international paperwork is still in progress. Alex Martinez could become part of the defense, but he is still recovering from a significant knee injury sustained late last season, delaying his return to full fitness.
As the season advances, the team will rely on a mix of experienced figures and young prospects to deliver a coherent, organized performance. The focus is clear: strengthen the back line, sharpen the midfield’s control, and ensure the forward line remains capable of creating chances and finishing clinically. Eldense’s ambitions are straightforward—build a competitive team, accumulate points, and push toward the target of fifty points to secure a solid position in the table. The journey involves careful management of resources, smart recruitment, and a tactical approach designed to maximize the players’ strengths while navigating the challenges of top-tier football. This is a club in transition, learning the ropes at a higher level while staying true to its roots and its supporters. (Source: club announcements, player profiles, and transfer market summaries)