Elche Eyes Shock Swoop for Free Agent Ziyech After 13-Player Transfer Spree

The possibility of recruiting Ziyech exists because the player is a free agent since his contract termination with the Qatari club Al-Duhail in July, which allows him to sign outside the transfer window. The Spanish club had already approached the former Chelsea and Ajax player last week, but the negotiations had stalled on two points: the player’s high salary and doubts about his current performance. Although initially abandoned, this option has been reactivated recently.

The potential arrival of the Moroccan winger would fill a gap in the attacking midfield position, a profile sought after by coach Eder Sarabia but not recruited during the transfer window. Elche’s general manager, Pedro Schinocca, confirmed that the door remains open: "We are open to evaluating free options and this one is no exception. Any option that can improve the team will be considered, as always."

Despite this pending case, the manager expressed his satisfaction with the transfer period. "We are happy with the market. We have done a complete job," he concluded.