Centre d’Esports Manresa Seeks Major Investment After SAE Conversion

**Centre d’Esports Manresa seeks major investment after converting to SAE, with FC Andorra open to potential affiliation**

Centre d’Esports Manresa, whose first team competes in Tercera RFEF Group 5, has formally converted into a societat anònima esportiva (SAE) and is pursuing significant financial backing to ensure long-term stability and growth.

Club officials confirmed that a members' assembly ratified the change, with efforts now focused on securing a substantial capital injection. "This is already formalized, and we're working on strong financial support with various options under consideration," sources from the club stated. They emphasized that sustaining the club's recent competitive presence in divisions like Segona B and Tercera—marked by strong performances under coaches such as Ferran Costa—requires more than the efforts of a traditional board. Currently second in the table, level on points with leaders Badalona, Manresa is well-positioned for a potential promotion to Segona RFEF, though much of the season remains.

The club has received small and medium sponsorships but lacks major institutional support from local government or the town hall. Officials described the search as an exploration of "different possibilities" to exploit the club's potential and provide viability to a project launched years ago. No specific deals have been finalized, and outcomes remain uncertain.

FC Andorra, which already partners with Manresa's other major club, Gimnàstic, for youth development, views a link-up with Centre d’Esports Manresa positively. Sources at the Andorran club, owned by Gerard Piqué, described discussions as "very embryonic." The aim would be to control promising young players from central Catalonia, facilitating their progression to professional levels with FC Andorra, which competes in Liga Hypermotion under coach Carles Manso.

Manresa sources noted multiple scenarios on the table without committing to any, prioritizing solidity over rushed decisions. Both clubs have long dominated youth football in the Bages region, and combining their academies could strengthen FC Andorra's formation network. No timeline for progress has been set.