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New owners set to take over FC Cartagena
The ailing side need a post-relegation rebuild, but fans are divided as to whether the new investment fund coming in as owner is the one to do it
FC Cartagena has undergone a dramatic change in leadership following escalating tensions between the club’s previous owners and its passionate fan base.
The Serie B side, recently relegated from Spain’s second tier, will now be controlled by a new ownership group determined to lead the club into a brighter future.
Supporters had long sounded the alarm on the financial mismanagement of president Francisco Belmonte and his board. The Federation of Supporters’ Clubs (FPFCCT) publicly urged fans to withhold season ticket renewals, describing the club as being in a “critical, dying state” due to Belmonte’s “private estate”.
Just weeks after relegation was confirmed when Cartagena finished bottom of LaLiga Hypermotion, the FPFCCT escalated from vocal criticism to demand the board step aside and allow outsiders to restore transparency and respect for the loyal fan base.
While the club has not yet formally detailed the acquiring party, it is understood that it will be investment company Inversiones Arrisanz S.L, which has Madrid businessman Pedro Arribas Marañón at its head.
They apparently claim that they intend to modernise the club and mitigate past conflicts, explicitly ruling out any plans to relocate FC Cartagena or sever ties with its local heritage.
FC Cartagena will compete next season in the Primera RFEF, the Spanish third division, and the new owners are prioritising structural reform. Their agenda reportedly includes tighter financial oversight, transparent engagement with supporter organizations and investing in a sustainable blueprint for promotion.
Fan groups have welcomed the transition but remain watchful. The FPFCCT is organizing a demonstration on Monday July 14, to express continued engagement, signaling the starting point for scrutiny under the new administration.
However, according to accounting information in public records, the company’s accounts are out of date, showing the last deposit of accounts from 2023 with a net worth of less than half a million euros.
It remains to be seen whether the incoming owners can honour their commitment and prioritise not only profit but also retain the Cartagena side’s history, culture and loyal fanbase.
With relegation still fresh and supporters eager for renewal, Cartagonova’s return to life or its potential continuing slide depends on how well the reported new leadership can translate promises into results.
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