CD Tenerife Celebrates Promotion, Looks Cautiously to the Future

The president of the white-and-blue club reflects on the achieved success and anticipates a tight budget for the upcoming season in Segunda División.

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Following their recent promotion to Segunda División, the president of CD Tenerife has shared his thoughts on the success, the team's humility, and the economic challenges ahead, anticipating a tight salary budget for the upcoming campaign.

The top executive of the white-and-blue club expressed his joy, calm, and relief after the achievement, highlighting the difficulty of succeeding in football. He emphasizes the importance of enjoying the moment before focusing on future planning, which will begin shortly.

"We could have fallen into arrogance or pride, but we didn't."

the club's president
The president recalled a key message he conveyed to the team at the start of the season: “We have to put on the Primera RFEF jersey.” This mentality, he stated, was adopted by everyone, from players to coaching staff, and was reflected in the humility and sacrifice shown in every match, even on challenging pitches.
He also referred to another instance where he had to intervene to temper euphoria, reminding everyone that “the goal is not to be champions, the goal is to get promoted.” This perspective helped maintain focus on what was truly important, avoiding distractions and securing promotion three matchdays early, a merit he attributes to the group's hard work.
Looking ahead to the next season, the president has requested greater public support, anticipating that the salary cap imposed by LaLiga will be low, likely among the lowest in the category. Despite this, he is confident in the club's ability to build a competitive project, managing the inherent ups and downs of Segunda División. He highlighted the importance of the fans' enthusiasm and excitement, which has united people from diverse backgrounds around the sports project.
Finally, the president praised the role of veteran players, such as Aitor Sanz and Enric Gallego, whose experience and commitment provided security to the club. Looking to the future, the club is preparing for planning and the season ticket campaign, with the reassurance of having ample time to address all open fronts.