Intercity Celebrates a Century with Manu Herrera
Intercity goalkeeper Manu Herrera reached a milestone of 100 matches, representing a long and loyal chapter with Alicante society. On Thursday, January 4, representatives and players from the club presented him with a commemorative shirt to honor the Madrid native’s sustained contribution over the years.
The veteran footballer expressed gratitude to his teammates for their unwavering loyalty and support during the four seasons he spent in Alicante. Herrera reflected on a four-decade career, noting that he had never reached the 24-year mark with any other club and acknowledging that joining Intercity was the right move for him. This sentiment underscored the sense of belonging he found with the team and the mutual commitment between the player and the club, as reported by Intercity communications.
In a statement from the club, Herrera described the milestone as a personal highlight after a lengthy career and emphasized the importance of continuing to aim high in the current season. He shared a belief that the team could achieve something meaningful and urged his teammates to stay focused on collective goals for the year ahead. Herrera added that the second half of the season would be crucial for realizing those ambitions, a viewpoint echoed by many within the Intercity squad.
The Madrid-born goalkeeper began his professional journey in Palamós, then moved through Levante, Eibar, Alcorcón, Elche, Real Zaragoza, Osasuna, and Atlético Baleares before joining Intercity, where he has established himself as a key figure in the squad. His career has spanned numerous divisions and clubs, building a narrative of persistence and consistency at a high level of competition.
During a dramatic league encounter against Malaga, the match reached a 2-2 scoreline in the 94th minute, with Intercity’s captain contributing another late equalizer. This moment underscored the resilience of the team and the competitive spirit that has defined Herrera’s tenure with Intercity, as recorded by club observers and match analysts.
AFE Points to Intercity
The Spanish Footballers’ Association issued a statement clarifying that after the winter break term ends, permission permits are in place for clubs still contending with outstanding payments. The message from the AFE indicated that while some clubs have fulfilled financial obligations, there remained payments yet to be completed by others, highlighting ongoing financial negotiations within the league and broader implications for squad stability.
Intercity CEO Fernando Ovidio on January Resolution
From the First Federation, Intercity remains alongside Fuenlabrada in discussions about league governance and financial obligations. The club has stated that it cannot finalize any new signings during January while debts remain unsettled. This stance reflects a priority on financial health and the need to resolve outstanding payments before expanding the squad, a stance echoed in statements from Intercity’s leadership.
In recent remarks, the club noted that there is no other province team within the association to compare with the scale of Intercity. The clear takeaway is a commitment to paying off outstanding debt as a prerequisite for sporting moves, with the broader objective of maintaining stability and performance in the evolving league structure.