Pascual Pérez is winding down his direct ties with the city team. A Alicante businessman has found a buyer working on behalf of Eldense and a formal announcement will confirm Deportivo’s change of ownership in the days ahead. Pérez still owns the Barça club and says his departure is for personal reasons. He believes the sports community will be left in capable hands, though he has not revealed who will take the club presidency. Eldense remains the oldest football club in the country.
New investor interest surrounds Eldense as businessmen spend weeks in talks with various backers. They are considering keeping sponsorship in place through the season’s end. Within the professional football financial framework, LaLiga Hypermotion offers a secure minimum annual income and adds appeal to the project.
This newspaper has learned that the deal is expected to close around 15 million euros, yielding a profit close to 8 million for the current Deportivo owner who confirmed his exit in a formal statement. The club’s largest Barça shareholder has stepped back from control of the SAD chain, saving the club from debt-related peril with an initial payment of 200,000 euros. The club began in the Third Division, earned three promotions, and now stands on the brink of the top tier while avoiding relegation.
Official confirmation of Pascual Pérez’s resignation from the presidency is reflected in a public statement by CD Eldense. The move aligns with Pérez’s plan to transition ownership while preserving the club’s trajectory and long term stability.
Pascual Pérez, head of Deportivo, allocated nearly seven million euros to realize the three-category ascent. The Alicante tech entrepreneur has a history of success in other ventures and maintained that his goal was a temporary role within Eldense. He anticipated stepping back within three to four seasons. In a farewell message, the founder of the Alicante telecommunications firm thanked Barça supporters, the city of Elda, the City Council, and the mayor for their unwavering backing over three years. He also expressed gratitude to subscribers, clubs, and sponsors for their steady support during the journey.
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From the Barça side, it was described as a dream fulfilled to contribute to Deportivo returning to professional football after six decades. Pérez left the presidency with the sense that a job well done had been accomplished and with hopes that the club will enjoy many years in professional football ahead.
The sale is structured to give the incoming owner ample room to shape Deportivo’s winter transfer window strategy and future competition. While the buyer’s identity was not publicly disclosed, insiders point to Felix Sancho as a leading figure in the investment consortium behind Pérez’s offer. Sancho is known for guiding major real estate ventures in the region and has a track record of steering successful sports initiatives. The promoter reportedly met Pérez at the Nuevo Pepico Amat offices a couple of days earlier to finalize terms.
With an eye toward continuity, the intent has always been to transfer the majority stake so the new owner can sustain the project and safeguard Deportivo from extinction due to mismanagement. The current leadership under an Italian group keeps steering the club, and the timing is seen as optimal given the team’s healthy finances and promising prospects ahead. The Alicante businessman had informed several staff members about the result of the negotiations, delegating the process to both sides’ legal teams. Public statements are expected in the coming days detailing the sale conditions and the purchaser’s broader sports ambitions, including plans to establish a motorcycle team that competes in the next World Cup season.
Capturing the moment, Pérez was photographed on the city hall balcony with the Elda mayor during a promotion celebration, illustrating the close ties between the club, the city, and local governance. The arrangement reflects a broader strategy: to preserve Deportivo as a viable, competitive outfit while enabling the new owner to pursue personal and professional projects connected to sports patronage in the region.
The emphasis throughout has been on ensuring the club remains financially sound and competitive. Pérez believes the timing is ideal because the Barça organization is in strong shape, with a healthy balance sheet and no significant wage liabilities. He also notes this is a moment to entrust the club to new leadership that can continue the upward trajectory and support Deportivo as a stable pillar in Spanish football.
The Alicante entrepreneur has kept the negotiations discreet, sharing the outcome with a select group of employees, including several players, and leaving the final stages to the legal representatives of both sides. In the days ahead, more detailed explanations of the sale conditions are expected from Eldense, while the new owner prepares to introduce plans for growth, potential sponsorship opportunities, and continued community engagement across the region.