He has not yet been introduced as Hercules’ new head, and the first shock arrived from Enrique Ortiz. The Alicante-based entrepreneur has already informed his entourage of the situation. The largest shareholder will not take on the role unless the agreement reached more than a month ago is honored. The hotel owner made that a condition for the builder to accept the ownership offer, seeking full autonomy. As stated in Hercules’ official decision, Castill o will assume absolute control of both corporate and sports management with autonomy at every level, aiming to chart a new course for the blue and white club.
Hercules returns to Subirats as an advisor and considers Ovidio the likely ruler.
According to several sources close to Castillo, the Alicante hotelier had hoped to delay his presentation by a week, positioning himself as the head of Hercules while granting Ortiz space to step back and grant full day-to-day autonomy. At present, the conditions are not yet met, and this Thursday the former chairman of Lucentum plans another meeting with the top shareholder to iron out tensions before deciding whether to travel to Ibiza with the team. What would be Hercules’ first act under a new presidency remains to be seen.
Luis Castillo is weighing a fresh approach as he considers the possibility of steering the blue-and-white direction in a new light. So far, the entrepreneur has put forward an offer for Ovidio to become the general manager, while Carlos Parodi is set to leave Rico Pérez. The path forward hinges on resolving key disagreements and aligning leadership with a robust strategic plan.
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The situation is in flux while Ortiz and Castillo attempt to resolve their initial divergences; if they cannot bridge the gaps, differences could become irreconcilable. The club aims to build a strong sports commission with the involvement of the Subirats and Peña, keep Dani Barroso in charge of the youth academy, and appoint a capable sports director to guide signings and long-term development.
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Meanwhile, Hércules midfielder José Artiles addressed the media, stating that players should reflect and acknowledge shortcomings from the season that fell short of the set goals. The Alicante squad, focused on promotion, did not reach the promotion round and faces a final league match in Ibiza with the incentive of securing a spot in the upcoming King’s Cup. The Canary Islands-born player, who joined Hércules last winter, emphasized professionalism and personal pride as motivation for the decisive game. He urged the squad to channel that energy into a strong performance to earn the Cup and three critical points for the club’s future prospects.