Emelec retains coach Nasuti, signs Teo Gómez amid FIFA transfer bans
Emelec confirmed the continuation of coach Cristian Nasuti despite a recent run of poor results, with the board ratifying his role until the end of the season. Nasuti addressed a viral video from the defeat to Deportivo Cuenca, stating the clip was taken out of context and published with bad intent, and reiterated his comment that “Fragozo te da 40 minutos y muere”.
The club is also working to add new players. On 29 July the right‑back Luis “Teo” Gómez cleared his medical tests and is expected to sign shortly, although his registration remains subject to the remaining FIFA transfer bans that still limit Emelec’s ability to register new signings. Nasuti said the team is seeking two more reinforcements within the next ten to fifteen days.
Former goalkeeper Esteban Dreer reflected on his departure, saying he was ready to accept a salary reduction to stay at the club and that he would have remained had the president conveyed decisions directly to him.
Entities: Club Sport Emelec · Cristian Nasuti · Deportivo Cuenca · Emelec · Esteban Dreer · FIFA · Jorge Célico · Luis Fragozo · Luis “Teo” Gómez
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Emelec is subject to seven FIFA sanctions that prevent new player registrations this season. (Article 1)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Cristian Nasuti said about Luis Fragozo: “Fragozo te da 40 minutos y muere.” (article e54799ab-8c4c-45bd-84b2-25eac9a0c498)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The exchange between Nasuti and the fan was recorded on video and spread on social media. (Article 1)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Emelec lost 2‑1 to Deportivo Cuenca on 27 July 2024. (article e54799ab-8c4c-45bd-84b2-25eac9a0c498)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Cristian Nasuti said “Es lo que hay.” (article e54799ab-8c4c-45bd-84b2-25eac9a0c498)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The remaining sanctions are related to debts to Jorge Célico and Andrés Ricaurte. (articles 79cea1cb-64b1-4d08-959e-68522b76604a, a73add7c-6037-4e23-8890-28d410cd072e)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The LigaPro transfer window closes on 6 August 2026. (articles 79cea1cb-64b1-4d08-959e-68522b76604a, a73add7c-6037-4e23-8890-28d410cd072e)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Emelec still has five FIFA sanctions that prevent registering new players. (articles 79cea1cb-64b1-4d08-959e-68522b76604a and a73add7c-6037-4e23-8890-28d410cd072e)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Emelec lifted two of its FIFA transfer bans on 29 July 2024. (article 79cea1cb-64b1-4d08-959e-68522b76604a)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Emelec will play Sociedad Deportiva Aucas on 1 August 2024 without being able to register new players. (articles 79cea1cb-64b1-4d08-959e-68522b76604a, a73add7c-6037-4e23-8890-28d410cd072e)