Elche CF completed three signings and one departure on the final day of the summer transfer window. The franjiverde club, sitting 19th in La Liga with just one point from three games, sought to boost its squad before the deadline.

Thomas Lemar arrived on loan from Atlético de Madrid for one season. The French midfielder brings experience in the Spanish top flight and European competitions. Rubén Sánchez signed a contract with Elche CF until June 2029, with an option to extend for one more year. The club paid half a million euros for his transfer.

Who are Elche CF's new signings?

The third reinforcement is Israeli full-back Roy Revivo, who committed until 2030 after being transferred from Maccabi Tel Aviv. Furthermore, Argentine club Independiente de Avellaneda received payment for Kevin Lomónaco's release clause, with the player having joined the team earlier. In the opposite direction, Austrian defender David Affengruber left Elche CF to sign for Premier League side Fulham.

These moves come in a tough sporting context. The team has conceded nine goals in its first three league matches, scoring only three, leaving it with a -6 goal difference. It is eight points behind leader Barcelona ahead of its next home game against Real Sociedad on September 7th. The full schedule details are available on our fixtures page.

How did the rest of La Liga's deadline day unfold?

The closure of the Primera División transfer window recorded 26 operations in total. Racing de Santander announced the signing of Aarón Martín from Genoa and the arrival of Pablo García, for whom it paid 5.5 million euros for 50% of his rights. Betis made official the return of Dani Ceballos with a contract until 2029, and Barcelona signed Gabriel Jesús from Arsenal for 10 million plus add-ons.

Valencia secured the loan of Englishman Harvey Elliott from Liverpool, while Sevilla brought in three players: Félix Correia, Lucas Stassin and Youssouf Fofana, all on loan. Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano signed Mujaid Sadick and registered Emil Audero. Athletic Club's sporting director, Mikel González, explained his club's inactivity: "We have not made any signings, but there were quite a few sales."

What does this mean for Elche CF's squad?

The arrivals of Lemar, Sánchez and Revivo aim to add quality and depth to a squad that needs to improve its results immediately. Lemar brings creativity in midfield, Sánchez reinforces the defense, and Revivo offers an alternative on the right flank. Affengruber's departure frees up salary space and a squad registration spot in central defense.

The team managed by Sebastián Beccacece must now quickly integrate these new elements. The next test will be against Real Sociedad, a rival currently in thirteenth place. Fans can check the updated league table in our standings section. The clear objective is to earn the first three points of the season and start climbing the table.

What is the next step for the team?

With the market closed, the focus returns entirely to the pitch. Elche CF has a full week of work to prepare for next Monday's clash at the Martínez Valero. The definitive squad for the first half of the season is now set, and all details are available in the official squad listing.

Rubén Sánchez's contract with Elche CF has an initial duration of three years, with the possibility of extension until 2030.