He is consistently steady, clearly class-conscious, and excels at forming competitive blocs. To achieve this, he must always meet players on their level so the locker room can breathe and every member feels valued. Vincent Parrasis is direct. The Alicante coach, who will turn 47 in November, remains firm in the belief that he will not renew his contract until every squad member is updated, including those who will not stay within Deportivo’s discipline, and until definitive agreements are in place for those who intend to continue.
Rather than pressuring the board, Parras remained on the sidelines, hoping Alcoyanist leaders would push to resolve liquidity issues before June 30, so there would be no complaints about unpaid wages to the Spanish Footballers’ Association. This would avoid AFE triggering an administrative file against the team.
Although no one at Alcoyano anticipated this scenario, Parras, the club’s sporting director, noted that the Alicante coach indicated a renewal was possible only after debts were cleared. He shared with his inner circle that the most honest approach is to wait until every debt is settled before signing anything. This stance is not a display of active pressure, though it is understood that the coach remains a key factor in Alcoyano’s recent sporting success; rather, it is a statement of intent that defines Parras’ position.
Deportivo must settle debts to avoid an AFE file and potential administrative descent.
The team endures continued financial strain that grows sharper as the season closes. Revenue promised with the creation of the first RFEF did not arrive, leading to consequences. In Deportivo’s case, salaries stopped being paid in April. Two monthly payments are due to players with contracts expiring on May 31, and payments for three players who have contracts through June 30 remain outstanding, including the Alicante coach.
The aims and actions taken by Alcoyano focus on solving this major problem, so concerns about Vicente Parras’ renewal are secondary. With one of the league’s tightest budgets, Alcoyano fought to reach promotion play-offs and secured a place in the Second Division long before the final matchday.
Parras: “You cannot pretend to run a First RFEF team on third-party terms”
Parras has emphasized the need for stability and direct accountability within the club, underscoring that long-term success depends on clear commitments and timely financial handling.
El Alcoyano is breaking all the molds
Details on the club’s innovative approach continue to circulate as the organization pushes beyond traditional expectations to sustain growth and on-field performance.
Eldense powered by midfielder Fran Carnicer
Explaining the move for the upcoming season, Eldense announced the addition of midfielder Fran Carnicer from Linares Deportivo. The arrangement supports the team’s plan to promote to the Second Division by reinforcing the squad with proven experience.
Fran Carnicer, 31, brings a track record of success after helping teams such as Real Jaén, Mirandés, Osasuna B, La Hoya Lorca, Real Murcia, San Sebastián de los Reyes, Ponferradina, and Linares Deportivo. He has contributed to two promotions and has been a significant figure in their ascent.
With Jaén, Carnicer participated in the promotion stage to the Second Division, recording 36 matches and 2,270 minutes, during which he scored six goals. Eldense’s first signing alongside the goalkeeper renewals, Guille Vallejo, midfielder Pedro Kapo, and forwards Albert Ramis Luque, as well as international and former franchise player Albert Luque, joins the squad alongside others. Deportivo reported casualties days earlier, including Moses, Andrada, Joaquin Rodriguez, and Julen Gutierrez.