Hércules CF: The momentum is blazing, but the human spark remains strong
Hercules stands at a crossroads as plans for the future take shape. The club faces a renewal of confidence and vision, aided by new personnel and a refreshed squad outlook. After a month of pre-season activity, the blue and white project is steadily building, with July 24 marking a pivotal moment in the early evaluation and medical checks that will set the tone for the campaign ahead.
The team continues its disciplined training routine, with eight weeks already completed. Club officials remain optimistic that the majority of the roster will align through the summer, reinforcing the structure that has proved effective so far. While promotions within the first RFEF were anticipated, the sports commission still maintains flexibility for strategic moves, particularly regarding Roger Riera and Kingsley Phobia, who are both showing defensive resolve and readiness to contribute as needed.
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The squad negotiates the economic realities laid out by the technical secretariat, with the defender from Barcelona carefully budgeting his options in light of the manager’s counsel. The arrangement mirrors previous commitments in the same compensation range as Alicante, presenting a solid opportunity while the Catalan defender earns steady backing from his coaching staff for the initial line-up.
STATUS OF EVERYONE AS OF JULY 25
► Senior roster tokens A (will be 16)
- Roger Colomina
- Carlos de la Nava
- Alfonso Candelas
- Mark Mendes
- Michel Herrero
- alvarito
- Jose Articles
- Carlos Abad
- Nico Espinosa
- John Paul
- Exhibition Molina
► Sub-23 tokens (there will be 6 players in the first team)
- Cesar Moreno
- salah
Lolo Escobar has steered the group with other voices within the sports commission, and there is a shared desire to keep momentum going for as long as possible. The club anticipates a breakthrough this week as second options begin to surface and the transfer market heats up following the close of the competition cycle. The focus remains on securing fresh agreements and the early contracts, ensuring stability as the season nears.
Kingsley Phobia
The Ghanaian winger, who joined Estepona on a free transfer from Germany last summer, faces a similar situation in Greece. Although his path has included several twists, the forward seems settled at his current destination and aims to avoid missteps in choice, especially with Hercules on the cusp of a potential rise to the First RFEF. Meanwhile, a continuing offer from Alicante remains in play, and the club hints at ongoing discussion with a possible African defender soon to be added to the squad.
The renewal of Riera
The defender is anticipated not to receive an offer from a top-tier club, as the club charts a careful course in renewal talks. In the second priority phase, possible extensions for Raúl Ruiz and Diego Jimenez are discussed. For the captain, the status hinges on parallel operations such as Phobia plus the question of salary adjustments, given the already tight payroll. For Benavente, the decision will follow Riera’s broader strategy and the catalog of July offers.
Míchel Herrero
Efforts are underway to finalize a wage adjustment for Míchel Herrero after a muted year, with negotiations focusing on a balance between reduced compensation and the player’s value. The club expects decisive movement after the holiday period, shaping the financial back-end of the roster. The majority of the professional contracts are already settled, with Cesar Moreno and Salah continuing in their under-23 roles as the framework solidifies.