Political responses unfold in a steady sequence, each side aiming to satisfy segments of supporters who push for action. Enrique Ortiz should step aside as head of Hercules de Alicante after steering the club for 22 years. Unides Podem’s representatives joined the chorus opposing the business leadership, with commitments from Nacho Bellido and Xavier Lopez. They both tabled a proposal for a municipal declaration, requesting the council to discuss and vote on a joint text urging the owners to settle debts and consider selling the club to ensure its future in both sports and corporate life.
The two left-wing groups question whether this initiative has the backing of the USA. The Socialist Party adding five more councilors from the two formations who have supported the city initiative will bring the measure to a vote on 30 June in a bid to address the club’s ongoing situation.
PSOE’s council spokesperson sent the draft prepared by Unidos Podemos y Compromís to the local leadership to decide its stance on the institutional declaration, which both parties highlighted as critical. They described the debt as unacceptable and urged Ortiz and the board to act with generosity and responsibility to protect the club’s interests and to ensure accountability among the owners and managers. The text calls for a sale to backers capable of clearing debts and restoring the club’s standing with its current supporters.
PSOE urges Barcala to press Ortiz to depart from Hércules
In the last week, the PSOE leadership publicly called Barcala to bring city businessmen together to form a coalition capable of guiding Hercules’s finances. The proposal drew a sharp response from the mayor, who dismissed it as demagogic and argued that the City Council has no jurisdiction over the SAD as an institution.
The three left-wing groups have aligned with the Ortiz-averse faction of the supporters, but their coalition has not yet grown enough to sign a unified institutional declaration for a final vote at month’s end.
Barcala affirms he lacks the power to remove Ortiz
CORPORATE DECLARATION FILED BY UNIDOS PODEM Y COMPROMÍS WITH THE CITY COUNCIL OF ALICANTE
Hércules CF represents more than a football club; it is a cornerstone of Alicante’s identity, a century-long history with 20 seasons in the First Division and a heartbeat for many residents. While the club’s present situation remains fragile, recent complaints related to retention in the national football system and alleged concealment, particularly from the Public Prosecutor’s Office, have intensified concerns about the club’s governance. The ongoing debt dilemma to public administrations, including the Treasury and the Generalitat Valenciana, has underscored a sense of institutional strain, with fans feeling a growing distance from ownership and management.
The signatories from the municipal groups, listening to the ongoing protests of Hércules supporters, express their concerns about the club’s direction and stand with fans who feel disappointed and disheartened, reflecting the broader mood in the city. With the club’s future uncertain and minimum guarantees appearing untenable under current conditions, they call on the current owner, Mr. Enrique Ortiz, to act with generosity and responsibility to defend Hércules CF SAD’s interests and to support the supporters by ensuring debts to public bodies are addressed and the club remains viable. They urge him to consider selling to parties capable of restoring ownership and leadership that aligns with the club’s historical position.
In the spirit of safeguarding Hércules CF’s credibility and ensuring economic sustainability on the field, the declaration proposes the following points for discussion and vote:
FIRST. Alicante City Council expresses solidarity with Hércules supporters who feel let down by the corporate and sporting directions taken under Ortiz.
SECOND. The City Council calls on the current owners and directors, especially the majority shareholder Mr. Enrique Ortiz, to act generously and responsibly to defend Hércules CF SAD’s interests and to back the supporters by settling debts with various public institutions and maintaining the club’s existence, with a view to transferring ownership to capable new custodians who can restore faith in the club’s leadership.
THIRD. The City Council forwards this agreement to the ownership of Hércules Club de Fútbol SAD for consideration.
These statements reflect a citywide desire to see Hércules CF regain credibility, secure its financial footing, and continue competing with integrity. They acknowledge the passion of the blue-and-white community and seek a path that preserves the club’s history for future generations. The call remains to address fiscal responsibilities transparently and to pursue ownership arrangements that align with the club’s long-term sporting and community mission. (Cita informativa: ciudad de Alicante)