Hercules’ technical staff aims to align the club’s ambitions with the talents of Michel Míchel, a Valencia-born midfielder who has spent the last decade refining his game. Returning to a city he knows well and where he began his professional journey could be a refreshing chapter for him, especially as he eyes a club that plays to his strengths. The potential move would bring him closer to home and into a setting where his experience can translate to immediate value. Yet, the biggest challenge remains the financial terms that would satisfy all parties involved.
For the moment, one obstacle has been cleared. Michel reached an agreement yesterday, with Tenerife deciding to amicably end the last year of his contract. The departure came after discussions during the team’s stay at the Pinatar Arena, where the coach expressed some distance from the tactical plans, a stance that softened the urgency of closing deals before the market window shut.
34 YEARS
Recently completed and started 13 in Tenerife last year
►He appeared in 33 league matches and two cup appearances, but the full trust of the manager did not materialize.
Hercules’ midfield options are being weighed with care, as the club remains open to offers for a player of Míchel’s caliber. A move from the Segunda División B to the Segunda RFEF represents a step that warrants significant justification, and Hercules is evaluating whether the risk aligns with the club’s current plans.
The club’s technical staff has set a wage level in the dressing room that avoids overcommitment, even as Míchel’s proven set-piece quality and playmaking instinct make him a potentially valuable addition. The core of the squad is strong, with four pivotal pieces: Maxi Ribero, César Moreno, Sergio Marcos and Sandro Toscano, ensuring a solid foundation for any incoming talent.
The aspiration to sign a player near his hometown remains a priority
If Michel fulfills his part, a return to Hercules could mark his second spell wearing blue and white. Ten years ago he was among the club’s top scorers, contributing 14 goals, and his current form and conditioning suggest he could again impact the team. His technical fitness, late-career experience, and set-piece proficiency are assets the club values highly as it contends with the rigors of the Segunda RFEF. Hercules is intent on reaching an agreement that benefits both sides and supports the club’s long-term objectives.
Iván Martínez for the Hercules goal
Pedro Rojas
There is also attention on the center-back position, with senior players under consideration to bolster depth. The coaching staff is exploring several options, including a defender from Alcorcón, who is a free agent currently, and another potential move from Eldense. Negotiations continue for the Osasuna goalkeeper, Iván Martínez, whose status remains fluid as Pamplona contemplates the best way to balance recruitment with existing commitments. The U-23 goalkeeper has been cleared for a move, but the terms of departure from the Navarra club still need final confirmation. The management views any exit as a calculated step and is reluctant to sever ties with the goalkeeper who spent time on loan at Castellón last season.
Hercules is striving to stay unbeaten
public relations