Famalicão was one of several clubs that considered signing Javi Morcillo, a 20-year-old Spanish central midfielder from Atletico Madrid's second team who joined the club in July 2025. Anderlecht and Levante also showed interest in the player, who made five appearances for Diego Simeone's first team last year. During the 2025/2026 season, Morcillo made 27 appearances in Primera Federación - Gr. II and 24 in Segunda Federación - Gr. III, scoring two goals. Atlético Madrid reached an agreement to sell Morcillo to Elche. The deal is valued at €1.5 million for 50% of the player's transfer rights, and Atlético will retain 50% of the player's transfer rights. His current market value is €500k, according to Transfermarkt.