Elche CF could be on the verge of signing one of Argentina's top players, Santiago Montiel, winner of the 2025 Puskas Trophy. According to sources close to the club, Montiel could join the Elche CF as part of a possible transfer with Independiente de Avellaneda, which owes the Elche CF for the transfer of Iván Marcone. Montiel won the vote against other great players like Declan Rice and Lamine Yamal, with one of his free-kick goals against Real Madrid in the Champions League and a goal in a derby against Espanyol in the league, respectively. Montiel's goal is one to remember. It happened in the Argentine league, in a match against Independiente de Rivadavia: a corner kick from the left side in favor of his team, a headed clearance from the defense, in the front of the area Montiel protects it with his body, lets it bounce and connects a half-volley from 20 meters that surprises the rival goalkeeper... and everyone who watches the play. Thanks to this goal, Montiel joined the illustrious winners of the Puskas, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Ibrahimovic, James Rodríguez, Salah, Son or Garnacho, among others. Now we'll see if he also makes it to the list of players who wear the green stripe in the 2026-2027 season.