Following a public decision on September 29, agreement was reached to part ways with the owner of CD Eldense, Pascual Pérez. He informed his inner circle that his departure from the club was imminent and ultimately stepped away a few days after an illness forced him into a hospital stay. After medical evacuation, the largest shareholder chose to keep the club in the Second Division’s hands while remaining responsible for its course. Those around the owner anticipated a gradual exit as the process unfolded.
In fact, coach Fernando Estevez warned that Pérez’s decision “has already been made” and that the move would unfold over time. It is only a matter of when the maximum shareholder of the Barcelona-based organization will step aside and hand the reins to a new steward, ideally an investment group. Pérez regularly met with interested figures, including sports executives and athletes; several of them were present at Pepico Amat stadium discussions.
A clear and complete agreement for a 660,000 Euro annual sponsorship of Eldense
The most recent inquiry involved goalkeeper David De Gea, as reported by Onda Cero. The Madrid native is currently unattached and had previously explored a move to Elche in 2019 without success. He met with Pérez in recent days to discuss Deportivo’s circumstances. However, the reality is distant: it does not appear the club’s management plans to purchase the goalkeeper, and no market valuation currently supports such a move.
Pascual Pérez signed the Elda City Council honor book in the presence of the mayor following Eldense’s promotion, a moment illustrating the club’s ties to the local community.
At present there is no imminent sale to any investment group, and the positions remain unchanged. Asked about the latest approach from the former Manchester United and Spain national team keeper, responses around the club echoed a single idea: the focus remains on the next league match. The club has shown reluctance to discuss matters beyond upcoming fixtures.
It appeared that a Burgos-based investor team led by Felix Sancho could become involved in a bid to secure ownership of the Vinalopó media club behind Pérez’s potential transfer. San Pablo Real Estate had been discussed as a possible partner, but negotiations did not move forward as Pérez chose to stay with Eldense and pursue stability for the moment.
San Pablo Real Estate
An agreement had been contemplated for roughly 15 million euros, with financial backing from the San Pablo real estate group, yet Pérez ultimately decided against leaving the squad. This decision carried consequences, as the team has since stayed closer to promotion positions to the First League (three) than to relegation (nine). Those around Pérez accept this outcome, noting his limited appetite for football ownership but acknowledging the city’s vitality and the need to safeguard its club from vanishing. Four years ago he stepped in with an initial payment of 200,000 euros and has since overseen a sustained rise. By now, the organization has flourished, reaching promotion to second place last June—almost six decades after its last ascent—and Pérez has invested in the venture over several years, contributing millions to keep Eldense afloat.
The financial health that Eldense benefits from under its current leadership is evident, even as the club faces the usual pressures of adjusting to top-flight standards at La Liga’s demands. The club carries no debt and maintains prudent stewardship of its resources, a reality that makes it appealing to potential investors. While offers may emerge, the current sentiment leans toward stability rather than rapid, irreversible shifts. In this climate, Pérez remains mindful of commitments and keeps expectations realistic, viewing any new capital as a potential boon rather than a guaranteed solution for immediate change.