Elche CF president Joacin Buitrago criticizes La Liga's early start before the transfer window closes, distorting the sporting planning of all clubs. The president made these statements during an event held in the Elche City Hall. Buitrago has indicated that the club is in the decisive stage of the market without finalizing any signings, but has conveyed calm in the green striped environment of Elche. According to him, the early start of the competition forces teams to compete while key negotiations to finalize their rosters are still underway. ## Open market and level playing field Buitrago has stressed that, despite the difficulties this situation creates, all teams are facing the market with the same scenario. In his words, everyone plays 'by the same rules', so he has asked for patience in the face of the lack of confirmed signings at Elche CF. Buitrago explained that the sporting management is working with several alternatives for each position to strengthen the team. The sporting management is working on every position. with three, four or five options', the head of the entity explained, who insisted that this is a normal process during this period. The president described the market as 'a game of supply and demand and typical of this'. He noted that transactions tend to accelerate in the final weeks of the summer window. This occurs when clubs adjust budgets and sporting needs, which also limits Elche CF's room for maneuver. ## Abiel Osorio's situation Buitrago also addressed the situation of Argentine striker Abiel Osorio, signed in the last winter transfer window. The player has not yet joined the team for training. visa problems, a setback that keeps the club on edge regarding his case. The president has acknowledged that the organization is 'evaluating the next steps regarding the attacker'. This situation adds another element to Elche CF's sporting planning, as they must decide how Osorio's situation fits into the final squad design while the competition approaches and the transfer market remains open.