In Alicante, the first signature line for the Citizens’ Party list marked a notable moment as the city prepares for upcoming elections. Luis Barcala, the current mayor of Alicante and a candidate seeking re-election with the People’s Party, announced the initiative on Wednesday. Toni Gallego, head of CF Intercity and president of the Lucentum Foundation, has stepped forward to join the slate for the May 28 vote. This marks one of the earliest public additions to the candidacy, arriving shortly after the deadline for mayoral filings.
Barcala expressed his satisfaction with Gallego’s decision to join the team. The party leader stated that he is “very happy and excited” to have Gallego on the list and emphasized Gallego’s impressive track record at Lucentum as a key asset for Alicante and its sporting community. The move strengthens the party’s plan to advance sports and local development through a broader leadership door that connects sports governance with municipal progress. [Citation: Local news coverage, attribution to city political reporting]
Gallego responded by confirming his inclusion on the popular list. He thanked Barcala for the confidence shown and said he would work alongside the mayor to continue promoting sports in Alicante. He underscored the importance of upgrading sports facilities and facilities across the city, stressing the need to invest in infrastructure that supports healthy, active lifestyles for residents. He also highlighted the idea that the city deserves robust sports venues and programs to match its ambitions. [Citation: City political reporting, attribution to regional press]
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Born in Alicante in 1975, he is an alumnus of Universidad de Alicante with a degree in Economics. He holds a Master’s in Portfolio Management from the Options and Futures Institute and previously worked as a mutual and pension fund manager at Gestora CAM from 2000 to 2010. His professional path shows a blend of financial expertise and local ties that intersect with civic leadership. [Citation: Biographical profile, attribution to regional business press]
Gallego’s career has long been linked to sports and community leadership. He spent time as a professional basketball player and served as president of Lucentum SAD from 2013 to 2015. Since 2015, he has led the Lucentum Foundation, and after the 2021 merger of Fundación Lucentum with Club de Fútbol Intercity, he became the chief executive of CF Intercity. This convergence of sports administration and market acumen has shaped his approach to Alicante’s development, framing a vision that blends profesional sports with economic vitality. [Citation: Sports and business profiles, attribution to local press]
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