** Martim Neto, new engine for Elche's midfield **

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Martim Neto
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The Portuguese player lands at the Martínez Valero with permanent ownership and has signed a contract until June 2028, in an operation that strengthens a key area of the Elche team: the midfield.

A promising profile

Born in Portugal on January 14, 2003, Martim Carvalho Neto has been trained in the Benfica youth academy, with which he made his official competition debut with the first team. His breakthrough on the European stage came in the 2022 UEFA Youth League when he scored a spectacular goal against FC Barcelona in an edition that he would end up winning with the Lisbon team.

Since then, his growth has been constant. A youth international with the Portuguese national team, he stands out for his tactical intelligence, clarity in ball circulation, and an uncommon maturity for his age. A profile that fits the needs of Elche, where he can provide balance and stability in the midfield.

Competition in the holding midfield role

Neto arrives to provide direct competition in a position where, up to now, Marc Aguado was ahead as a starter during the preseason. His ability to play the holding midfield role, link up closely, and free up more offensive interior players like Febas or Mendoza, positions him as a useful piece for the Elche coach's system.

In Fantasy terms, his role can evolve depending on his adaptation to LaLiga's pace and the prominence he manages to earn from the first matchdays. A signing with potential that could be quite interesting in fantasy.

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