Martín Anselmi Appointed Head Coach of Spanish Club Elche FC

Argentine coach Martín Anselmi has been officially announced as the new strategist for Elche FC, a Spanish club whose majority shareholder is football representative and coach Christian Bragarnik. This appointment signifies Anselmi's return to European football for his second experience on the continent.

Anselmi's previous European venture was with FC Porto, following a tenure with Mexican club Cruz Azul. During his time with Cruz Azul, he achieved a historic record for points in short tournaments, leading the team as leader in the Apertura 2024 season. The Spanish club highlighted his experience in Mexican football in their statement.

In their announcement, Elche CF stated that Anselmi's incorporation reinforces the club's commitment to a football philosophy centered on "prominence and competitive ambition." This suggests the club is looking to adopt a proactive and assertive playing style under his leadership.

Anselmi's move to Elche follows a short stint in Brazilian football with Botafogo. The club welcomed him with a social media post from Buenos Aires, emphasizing his journey "to Elche, for the whole world," signaling their global aspirations with the new coach.