Elche doesn't give up: Ziyech can still be the star signing

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25/10/25 16:15:00

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El Elche CF concluded the transfer window with a notable balance in terms of new signings. Up to 13 transfers were completed, with the latest arrivals being full-backs Adrià Pedrosa and Héctor Fort, providing depth to the defense.

However, the market closed without a reinforcement in the attacking midfield area, a gap that coach Eder Sarabia had identified as a priority on several occasions.

There are still options to sign Hakim Ziyech

Nevertheless, the franjiverde club has not lost hope of adding a high-profile player. The name that stands out is Hakim Ziyech, a talented player who is currently a free agent after his contract with Al-Duhail in Qatar expired last July. According to the newspaper AS, his status as a free agent allows him to sign at any time, without the need to adhere to the market dates, which gives hope to the Elche team.

Elche had already explored the possibility of acquiring the Moroccan winger last week. However, his high wage demands and some doubts about his physical condition initially halted the operation. Nevertheless, interest has been reignited in the last few hours, and the board believes it is still possible to convince the former Chelsea and Ajax player to wear the franjiverde shirt.

Pedro Schinocca, the club's general manager, left the door open for the signing in recent statements: "We are attentive to any free player who can raise the team's competitive level. This option is no different from the others." He also emphasized that the club is pleased with the efforts made so far, acknowledging that there are still opportunities in the market for players without contracts.

Ziyech's arrival would represent an indisputable quality leap. His experience in major European stages and his ability to create imbalance in the final third of the field are strong arguments for an Elche team aspiring to establish itself in a demanding season. The Moroccan would bring vision, set-piece prowess, and the versatility to play on the right wing or in central positions, a solution that Sarabia has been requesting for a while.

The main hurdle remains the salary. The Elche sports management knows that they will have to make a significant financial effort to bring the player closer, but they rely on the player's willingness to return to the elite European level. The existence of available funds is another positive factor for the completion of the operation.

The market has closed its doors, but the Ziyech dream remains alive. Now it all depends on whether the franjiverde club can persuade the Moroccan international and convince him that the Martínez Valero could be the ideal stage to relaunch his career.

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