🤨 Del Nido Carrasco dodges questions on Sevilla’s social crisis

The president of Sevilla FC, José María del Nido Carrasco, appeared before the media to analyze the current situation of the club following the close of the summer transfer window. Although his speech focused on the club’s financial solvency, he avoided delving into the social issues and controversies that have surrounded the club in recent weeks.

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Del Nido Carrasco struck an optimistic tone when addressing the club’s finances. "We have reduced the net debt to 66 million euros", he stated. The president emphasized that, despite the difficulties, the financial management is solid. "The club’s economic reality allows us to affirm that the club is solvent. We can state that the current squad cost is 85 million", he added, thus defending the transfer policy and the expenditure structure.

The social crisis, in the background

Despite the journalists’ insistence, the president preferred not to elaborate on the tense atmosphere surrounding Sevilla, marked by his absence from several institutional events and by the ongoing debate over the board’s management.

In particular, he was asked about his absence from the "Fieles de Nervión" event, to which he replied: "I did not attend Fieles de Nervión because we understood that the protagonists were the Fieles de Nervión. That was our decision and I understand those who think it was a wrong decision". With these words, Del Nido Carrasco attempted to put an end to the controversy, although without offering an explanation that would calm tensions.

When asked about the criticism and the social situation, the president limited himself to recalling the legal nature of the club and called for the previous season’s chapter to be closed. "This is a Public Limited Sports Company and the board holds the majority of shares. I accept the tension in the football context. It is time to close last season", he concluded.

On the sporting side, Del Nido Carrasco expressed his enthusiasm for the changes made in the technical area. "We are very excited about the arrival of a new sporting director and Matías Almeyda", he stated, showing confidence in the new sporting project.

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