According to RÉCORD, Elías Montiel could arrive at Real Oviedo after the World Cup if the club maintains its category in Spanish football. Real Oviedo is part of Grupo Pachuca. The move could happen through the club managed by Guillermo Almada. Almada debuted Montiel with Pachuca. Pachuca valued Montiel at a price of 30 million euros for both national and European football.

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.