Elche CF has set a price and opened the door for its prolific striker Pere Milla, who recently drew interest from a Catalan club believed to be Barcelona. This move would see him depart from Elche to join the team that currently sits as a direct rival in the pursuit of promotion. The news follows discussions between the player’s camp and the interested club, and it signals a potential shift in Elche’s attacking options as the market heats up.
Speculation centers on a Catalan side reportedly valuing the transfer at around 6 million euros. Yet Elche sources told Agencia EFE that the club could be flexible in negotiating a pathway for Milla to leave if the terms meet the team’s expectations. The readiness to ease the transition suggests a pragmatic approach from Elche, balancing financial gains with the impact on squad depth and continuity.
Elche is prepared to allow the forward to depart, acknowledging that his form and involvement have waned in recent weeks. The club’s leadership is clear that compensation must reflect the player’s value and potential, while ensuring the squad remains competitive for the remainder of the season.
For his part, Pere Milla has a longstanding place in the club’s history. He was a pivotal figure in the promotion campaign that secured Elche’s ascent to the Primera Division, a memorable and painful ascent against Girona during the 2019-20 season. His contributions helped pave the way for the club to compete at the highest level, and his role in those triumphs remains a defining chapter of his career.
In the top flight, Milla demonstrated his goal-scoring ability, delivering six goals across his appearances after overcoming a shoulder injury that plagued him in the previous season. His presence on the field has been characterized by a willingness to contribute in key moments, even when his personal participation has varied through the campaign. The potential switch to a Catalan club would represent a new challenge for a player who has become synonymous with Elche’s modern era of competition and ambition.
As the transfer window advances, supporters and analysts alike will watch closely to see whether Pere Milla can replicate his earlier form within a new tactical setup. The decision will depend not only on the financial terms but also on how the prospective club intends to deploy him, his adaptability to higher-pressure fixtures, and his ability to integrate into a squad with different tactical demands. The situation remains dynamic, with favored destinations and concrete offers still awaiting formal confirmation and official dialogue. In the meantime, Elche continues to plan around the possibility of losing a player who has left a lasting imprint on the club’s journey back to top-tier competition. [Source: Agencia EFE]