According to Marca La Liga, Buitrago explained that the club's limited budget has forced them to close the market in the last few days, making it difficult to plan the squad. "We are always marked by budget limitations, which makes us close the market in the last few days. It's the handicap, like many teams," he said. The president also acknowledged that the team started the season without a fully configured squad, with players having to adapt progressively. "We started the season without completing the team and then they have to adapt. We see interesting things, the team won't have problems going up," he stated.
Buitrago also touched on the interest of clubs like Brujas and Sporting de Portugal in Germán Valera, highlighting that the interest in players from the first team reflects the good work done by the club and its sports management. "The fact that players from our first team are interesting shows that the good work at the club and sports management level," he said.
The president was cautious when discussing possible renewals, preferring to keep the topic in reserve. "The topic of renewals we keep in reserve because what they do, if we talk, is to harm. Everyone knows how we work," he said. Buitrago also explained that when attractive offers arrive, the club tries to make the exits beneficial for the players and not harm the club, with the exit being consensual. "When they leave, they miss Elche a lot," he added.
The club is currently working on the future city sports complex, with the license currently in the city council. Buitrago expressed confidence that the project will advance soon, despite the administrative procedures requiring time. "It will be soon, because things have their time and before taking a step, we give it many turns," he said.