deportivo Cali is going through one of the most complicated moments in its history, both from a football and administrative point of view. The deficit grows and relegation is a real threat for the professional team.
After having had a good start in the League, which allowed it to open a light advantage in the permanence table, three consecutive defeats once again left it in danger of going to B. It barely surpasses Jaguares by three points, one of the two teams that would lose the category today.
The club confirmed Jaime de la Pava as technical director this Sunday, after many press rumors that assumed he was leaving the team.
Economics is another very serious problem. According to the financial statements as of December 2023, the club's deficit is 113 billion pesos.
This week, the Cali Chamber of Commerce decided not to validate the agreement that the club had reached with its creditors, although, in a statement, the institution assured that the issue was referred to another authority, the circuit civil court, to continue. the process.
Deportivo Cali executives denounce death threats
The atmosphere is heavy in the club and the team managers reported that they are being threatened.
“Those of us on the Committee are threatened, very strong intimidation has come and the addresses of our homes have been leaked. The police have advised us not to go out much until everything calms down. “Things can't reach this level.” said the president of Deportivo Cali, Guido Jaramillo, quoted by journalist Francisco Henao, from the newspaper El País.
Besides, Another member of the executive committee, Harold Losada, also reported threats and would be considering resigning from the club.
On Tuesday, members of the team's brave group arrived at the sports headquarters in Pance to intimidate the team of players and coach De la Pava.
Jaramillo hopes the situation will calm down. “The fans have shown us that they love the team, so this cannot be turned into a battle. We received an enormous financial burden and we are working to solve it,” Jaramillo added.
Deportivo Cali will host Patriotas on Sunday at 4:10 in the afternoon in Palmaseca. The Boyacense team is a direct rival in terms of permanence and today occupies last place in all classifications.
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