FC Andorra and FAF Hold First Talks to Extend Encamp Stadium Lease Beyond 2026

FC Andorra and the Andorran Football Federation (FAF) held their first meeting yesterday to discuss extending the club's lease on the new Encamp Stadium beyond June 30, 2026, when the current agreement expires.

The talks took place at the FAF's new headquarters in the Nou Estadi, which has been operational for about a month. FAF president Fèlix Álvarez and vice-president Alfonso Martín represented the federation, while FC Andorra sent general and sporting director Jaume Nogués.

Both sides reported positive initial impressions, with strong rapport and a shared aim to secure a stable, long-term deal that avoids past annual renewal uncertainties. The club, which relocated to Encamp at the end of last season, seeks a five- to ten-year contract to bolster its project and reduce the current annual rent of around €800,000. The FAF is open to a longer lease to prevent repeated summer negotiations but remains cautious on lowering the fee, arguing it reflects the facilities' value.

The government could play a pivotal role, as it already covers €400,000 of this season's rent, with the club handling the balance plus match-day costs. Negotiations face a timeline shaped by FAF elections in September 2027; the current board prefers not to bind successors to very long terms and has floated an option until June 2028, with an automatic renewal clause tied to its continuity.

No deal was reached, but the meeting launched formal discussions on a balanced path forward, prioritizing stability for the Encamp project amid good mutual understanding.