Gonzalo Villar
ELC
Signs until 2029
Villar will stay with Elche for upcoming seasons after triggering the purchase option in his loan contract from Dinamo Zagreb and securing a deal that links him to the Spanish side through June 2029, the team announced Friday.
Analysis: Villar finished the last campaign as a key element of the Franjiverde midfield, racking up 325 accurate passes, 11 crosses, 12 tackles and one goal over a run of eight starts at the end of the season. He's now set to remain a regular participant in central positions, offering some defensive and playmaking value.
Doubles lead on Sunday
Villar scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 win against Oviedo.
Analysis: Villar doubled the lead in the 16th minute with an assist from Alvaro Rodriguez. Villar completed 31 passes and contributed defensively with three clearances and a tackle. This was his third start of the campaign and his first goal for Elche since his January loan move from Dinamo Zagreb.
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