Forcén Keeps Faith in Leadership Despite Zaragoza's Crisis
Real Zaragoza's major shareholder Juan Forcén confirms Jorge Mas and Mariano Aguilar will remain in their roles despite the club sitting bottom of Segunda División.
Forcén Keeps Faith in Leadership Despite Zaragoza’s Crisis
Amid growing pressure and a relegation battle, Real Zaragoza’s major shareholder Juan Forcén has doubled down on the current leadership structure, confirming no major changes ahead of the upcoming Shareholders’ General Meeting.
Status Quo Remains
Despite sitting rock bottom of Spain’s Segunda División, four points from safety, Zaragoza fans hoping for a boardroom shake-up will be left disappointed. Forcén confirmed in Thursday’s meeting with supporters’ groups that both club president Jorge Mas and sporting director Mariano Aguilar will remain in their positions.
The only potential tweak to the board might be the introduction of additional Aragonese representation – though similar promises have been made before without materializing.
Financial Commitments
Forcén did offer some positive financial news:
- Confirmed the upcoming €10 million payment owed to La Nueva Romareda Society
- Announced a capital increase with all owners participating
- Reassured that even in a worst-case relegation scenario to Primera Federación, the club would remain viable
His own stake in the club will reportedly remain unchanged despite the capital increase.
Transfer Window Lifeline?
Perhaps the one ray of hope for Zaragoza supporters came regarding January reinforcements. Forcén stated there are sufficient funds for “four or five signings” – though timing could be crucial.
Last summer, sporting director Txema Indias left business until deadline day to complete four transfers. Given their precarious position, Zaragoza desperately need early January arrivals to spark a survival push.
Atlético Madrid Connection
Director General Fernando López also addressed concerns about Zaragoza’s relationship with Atlético Madrid – a partnership that has worried some supporters about potential loss of independence. López downplayed these fears, describing it merely as “collaboration and good harmony” between the clubs.
Without significant boardroom changes, it’s difficult to see how Zaragoza’s sporting fortunes will improve. For a club of this size and history to be propping up the Segunda table is nothing short of a disaster, and the lack of decisive action from above will do little to ease growing supporter unrest.