Elche strengthens the midfield with a double signing

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The transfer market of Elche has two signings in the pipeline to strengthen its midfield this summer. The Elche club has reached a verbal agreement with Brighton for the loan of Facundo Buonanotte, while also being very close to finalizing the transfer of Javi Morcillo from Atlético de Madrid for €1.2 million, with the red and white club retaining 50% of his economic rights.

Both moves align with Elche's intention to rejuvenate a key area of the team following Aleix Febas' departure. While Buonanotte would arrive on loan without a purchase option, Morcillo would come on a permanent deal to become a long-term investment.

Facundo Buonanotte, the chosen talent for Elche's midfield

Facundo Buonanotte, 21 years old, is close to becoming a new Elche player. The agreement with Brighton includes a straightforward loan until the end of the season without a buyout clause, a formula accepted by the English club to help the Argentine accumulate playing time in LaLiga.

The attacking midfielder is under contract with Brighton until 2028 and seeks continuity after several loan spells in English football. Interest from Schalke 04 was also on the table, but Elche's project has gained momentum in the past hours.

Buonanotte's arrival would fill the gap left by Aleix Febas and bring a different profile to the midfield, with the ability to play both centrally and in more advanced positions.

Javi Morcillo, Atlético Madrid's bet joining Elche

The second operation features Javi Morcillo, a 19-year-old midfielder who is very close to leaving Atlético de Madrid to join Elche. The deal involves a payment of €1.2 million, with the Madrid club retaining 50% of the player's rights for a future sale.

Morcillo made a good impression in his early appearances with the red and white first team, even playing in five matches in La Liga under Diego Simeone. His profile as a pivot with playmaking ability aligns with Elche's sports planning.

This move also stands as Elche's response to the operation closed months ago by Atlético with Rodrigo Mendoza. This time, it's the franjiverde club bringing in one of Spain's most promising young talents to strengthen its midfield.

Elche betting on youth and growth potential

If both operations are completed in the upcoming days, Elche will add two 21 and 19-year-old midfielders to bolster a key area in the season's planning. Facundo Buonanotte will contribute creativity through a loan without a buyout option, while Javi Morcillo will arrive in a €1.2 million transfer with Atlético de Madrid reserving 50% for a future sale. The next step will be finalizing the paperwork and officially announcing two signings set to revamp Elche's midfield.

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