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Germ\u00e1n Valera<\/a> arrived at Elche<\/a> in January 2025 and needed very little time to make his mark. His performances in the second half of the season were key to promotion,<\/strong> with three goals and three assists in 16 matches. The club backed his continuity and signed him on a permanent deal. Since then, his importance has only continued to grow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n In his first full season in La Liga<\/a>, he featured in 36 matchdays, and now, under Anselmi, he has started the first seven. The goal against Espanyol was the latest sign of a player who has become an important piece<\/strong> for Elche and one of the most recognizable footballers among the fans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Valera\u2019s strong form comes at a time when the club wants to resolve his contract situation. He is under contract until June 2027, with a third season conditional<\/strong>, and there is also an automatic renewal clause tied to him playing in 20 matches with at least 45 minutes in each.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Elche have been negotiating with his representatives for months and have already submitted an initial proposal, as reported by Cristian Egea<\/a>, a journalist at Deportes Cope Elche. While talks are ongoing, interest from other clubs is also growing. According to Matteo Moretto<\/a>, the Italian sports journalist specializing in transfers, Sporting CP<\/a> and Club Brugge are considering making an offer in the coming months, although there is still no formal proposal. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u00c1lvaro N\u00fa\u00f1ez\u2019s case serves as a reference point for understanding why Elche want to move forward with Valera. The full-back had an automatic renewal if he reached 25 matches, but a groin injury prevented him from completing the games he needed<\/strong>. He ended up on 19 appearances and left for Celta in January for just over one million euros.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Valera\u2019s situation is different, but the precedent is there. Elche have room to act and do not want his future to remain unresolved during the season.<\/strong> Valera is under contract, but he also has suitors and a contractual situation that could become more important as the season progresses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n