Elías Montiel said in an interview that Florentino Pérez, President of Real Madrid, told him after the 2024 Copa Intercontinental that he had played well and that he would be kept under observation. RÉCORD reported that Pachuca valued Montiel at a price of 30 million euros for both national and European football.

Récord reports that after Elías Montiel's team played in the Copa Intercontinental final against Real Madrid, he has attracted growing interest from a couple of teams, including Real Madrid.

Elías Montiel, a young Mexican midfielder playing for Pachuca, has caught the attention of Florentino Pérez, the president of Real Madrid, after the Intercontinental Cup final where Pachuca faced Real Madrid. Montiel received the Bronze Ball award and shared a special moment with Florentino Pérez, who praised his football skills and encouraged him to continue his development. This encounter has fueled rumors about Montiel's potential future at Real Madrid, indicating a growing interest from the Spanish club.