Elche CF's reserve team, AC Torrellano, has bolstered its midfield with the signing of central midfielder Nuke Mfulu. The 32-year-old player arrives on a free transfer after spells at clubs including Las Palmas, Deportivo de La Coruña, and Ponferradina, having also previously worn the Elche shirt.
The deal was finalised this week, with the Alicante-based club announcing the signing for their Tercera RFEF team. Mfulu brings extensive experience in Spanish professional football, having played matches in both the First and Second Divisions. His arrival aims to provide solidity and know-how to a key area of the pitch for Torrellano's ambitions in their group.
First-team context
This move within the club's structure comes as the Elche CF first team battles to escape the relegation places in La Liga. The franjiverde side currently sits in 20th place with just two points from two draws and four defeats in the opening six matchdays. Their last outing was a narrow 2-3 defeat to Real Madrid at the Martínez Valero, with goals from Abiel Alessio Osorio and Fer Niño, who is the team's top scorer this season with three goals. The team's immediate goal is to surpass the 45 goal minutes they have managed so far this campaign, and they need to improve their recent form, which has seen them take just one point from their last four matches.
The first-team squad, which travels to face Espanyol this Friday, urgently needs points. The standings situation, trailing leaders Barcelona by 16 points, shows the task's urgency.
Mfulu's profile
Nuke Mfulu is a defensive-minded midfielder known for his ball-winning ability and game intelligence. His career has taken him to several clubs across Spain, establishing him as a reliable presence in the engine room. His return to the province of Alicante, where he previously played for Elche CF, represents a reunion with the local fanbase.
The player joins AC Torrellano's training sessions immediately, as the team pursues its own objectives in the Tercera RFEF. His contract is for one season, with an option to extend based on performance. The signing aligns with the club's policy of equipping its reserve side with experienced players who can potentially make the step up to the first team or act as mentors for younger talents.
The first-team squad, having scored eight and conceded 16 goals this season, is searching for defensive stability during a tough period. To see all the squad data, visit our squad section. Torrellano's next fixture with Mfulu in their ranks will be this weekend.
