The team from Alt Empordà will not continue in the top flight after a season described as "very complicated." This situation is attributed to a combination of factors, including a key player's absence early in the season due to stress and anxiety episodes, and the club's decision not to jeopardize its financial stability in an attempt to remain in the category.
The club's management had to contend with the loss of one of its main players, which significantly reduced anticipated victories. Covering this absence would have required substantial investment in international players, incurring high economic costs for each participation. After an unsuccessful attempt with two top players, the club chose not to risk its economic health.
“"We set a checkpoint: if by mid-season we had a certain number of points, we would invest money and try to save ourselves. Otherwise, doing so would mean investing money at a loss with no guarantee of staying in the category."
The relegation to División de Honor is not viewed as a disaster but as an opportunity for the affected player's recovery and to approach the competition with less pressure and a lower economic burden. Most of the second-tier venues are located in Catalonia, reducing travel across the peninsula.
“"Here, with one hundred thousand euros invested in a season, you can easily be relegated."
The club, which has played thirty of the last thirty-four seasons in the top division, believes that remaining in the Superdivision no longer offers the same return in terms of visibility or budget, and that the associated wear and tear and expense are not justified. Now, the goal is to fight for promotion without excessive obligations.
