Martín Anselmi is Elche's new manager | OneFootball

Martín Anselmi is the new head coach of Elche, the team where midfielder Martim Neto, a former Benfica player, plays. On their return to La Liga, the club secured survival on the final matchday and finished the season in 15th place.

The 40-year-old Argentine coach, who managed FC Porto in 2024/25, recording 10 wins in 21 matches, also spent this year at Botafogo, although with only seven victories in 17 games. He is now preparing for his debut in the Spanish league.

“The coach and the club have reached an agreement for him to take charge of the team in 2026/27, with the option of extending for another year. (…) Anselmi’s arrival reinforces Elche’s commitment to a style based on competitive ambition. The coach has developed teams with personality and a recognized attacking approach,” the statement reads.

Before managing FC Porto, Martín Anselmi worked in Chile and Ecuador, and also coached Mexican side Cruz Azul.

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