Real Oviedo's new coach, Guillermo Almada, was questioned about Elías Montiel joining from Pachuca and did not exclude the possibility of a move, although he assured a transfer is not imminent for now. This season in the Liga MX Apertura, the 20-year-old Mexican midfielder has made 8 appearances, scoring 1 goal and providing 2 assists. Montiel has previously been praised by Real Madrid's president, Florentino Pérez, and has also been linked with clubs such as Bayer Leverkusen, Ajax, and Real Madrid.