# Facundo Buonanotte loan to Elche

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/facundo-buonanotte-loan-to-elche
> Updated: 2026-08-07T20:45:43.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

In early August 2026, Brighton & Hove Albion’s 21‑year‑old Argentine‑Italian midfielder Facundo Buonanotte attracted interest from several clubs as his first‑team chances remained limited. German side Schalke 04 made an official inquiry, while Spanish Segunda División club Elche CF pursued a loan deal to replace a departing midfielder.

A few days later, the loan materialised: Buonanotte joined La Liga side Elche CF on a season‑long loan from Brighton. Brighton’s sporting director said the move would give the player regular top‑flight football, and Elche’s manager welcomed him as an attacking boost for the 2026‑27 campaign.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-07: Facundo Buonanotte joins Spanish side Elche on season‑long loan from Brighton

Facundo Buonanotte, 21‑year‑old Argentine midfielder, joins La Liga club Elche on a season‑long loan from Brighton, after previous loan spells at Leicester, Chelsea and Leeds.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/facundo-buonanotte-moves-to-elche-on-season-long-loan

### 2026-08-02: Facundo Buonanotte Draws Interest from Schalke 04 and Elche as Brighton Mulls Loan Move

Brighton's 21‑year‑old midfielder Facundo Buonanotte is linked with a Schalke 04 inquiry and a loan bid from Elche CF as the club considers his future amid limited playing time.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/facundo-buonanotte-draws-interest-from-schalke-04-and-elche-as-brighton-mulls-loan-move

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