Elche sign Gonzalo Villar for €1 million until 2029

Elche have completed the signing of midfielder Gonzalo Villar from Dinamo Zagreb for a reported €1 million. The contract runs until June 2029. Villar previously spent a season on loan at Elche, featuring in the midfield. The permanent move ends his loan spell and secures his services for the next four seasons. Elche are working round‑the‑clock to assemble a competitive squad for the 2024‑25 campaign. The club cited the need to improve after a season that hovered near relegation. The previous campaign concluded with a dramatic final matchday that kept relegation pressure alive. The squad was then under former coach Eder. Villar will join the squad ahead of pre‑season preparations for the upcoming league season. The agreement was reached after negotiations with the Croatian side.