Intercity urgently needs 4.5 million euros in cash to cover the coming months
The executive team of Intercity, the public company leading the Alicante club, has been candid about the financial stretches affecting the organization. During a recent update, it was stated that the club has been navigating months of financial strain and that efforts to stabilize payments will continue. This week saw another monthly obligation settled, and the leadership expressed hope of being fully aligned with professional standards and nearly up to date before year-end. The message from the executive director emphasized a commitment to transparency and timely financial management as the club pursues its goals. [Attribution: Intercity management statement]
In the latest accounts review, the company disclosed a cash requirement of 4.5 million euros to see through the upcoming period. A substantial portion of the projected outgoings is allocated to player salaries, underscoring the club’s priority in maintaining competitive rosters while balancing other operating costs. When asked about potential winter reinforcements, the administrator noted that the team is solid, yet there remains room for enhancement as the year closes. [Attribution: Intercity financial report]
The organisation’s leadership also acknowledged the challenges faced by staff in recent times. Two days before the end of the first round of the First Federation, the executive director reflected on the sporting situation with a sense of satisfaction, highlighting the team’s momentum and the excitement it generates for supporters. The sentiment underscored the resilience of those involved in keeping the club moving forward. [Attribution: Intercity leadership remarks]
Intercity plans to play against Malaga in La Nucía or Elda
The Alicante club is aiming to host the upcoming match against Malaga on January 2, 2024, at a venue chosen to balance competitive considerations with logistical needs. The game is scheduled for the 18th matchday in the Second Group of the First Federation. To ensure smooth preparation, the club’s management indicated that hosting the match in Alicante would be impractical given current circumstances, and steps have been taken to avoid a home game at Rico Pérez. [Attribution: Intercity match planning]
Intercity has officially requested the Spanish Football Federation to allow the clash with Malaga to be staged at La Nucía or Elda, with the aim of extending preparation time and ensuring the field is in optimal condition. The substitution of venue is tied to ongoing pitch renovations at Antonio Solana Stadium. As a result, Olimpic Camilo Cano or Nuevo Pepico Amat have been suggested as alternative home facilities for that period, and neither La Nucía nor Eldense would be playing a home match that week. Federation approval remains pending. [Attribution: RFEF coordination]
Following the departure of key staff member Sandroni for Alfredo Di Stéfano next Saturday, the schedule includes the midweek match against Malaga on January 2 and a consecutive home game against Recreativo Granada on January 21. It is anticipated that Antonio Solana Stadium will be ready for use in the second half of the month, with conditions expected to align for the January 21 fixture. As with the prior planning, the club remains focused on preserving competitive integrity and advancing its long-term objectives. [Attribution: Intercity scheduling notes]