Marítimo’s president, Carlos André Gomes, said today that the Portuguese I Liga football club continues to look for an economic partner for SAD, if a “good opportunity” of business appears.
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26/09/2026
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Lusa
“ Ci don't like to call him an investor. I prefer to call him a partner. Of course, if we want to be competitive, we must have other weapons and other financial powers that we do not have at the moment,” said the leader, on the sidelines of the 116th anniversary of the island emblem, at the Casino da Madeira, Funchal.
On a party day, André Gomes, who has been leading the club’s destinations since November 2023, said that the “emergency in having a partner already larger than now”, however, if a “good opportunity” appears and respects the interests of the institution, it can always be taken to the consideration of members in the General Assembly.
Regarding the provision of the main team, which returned to the first level three years later, culminating in a “fantastic year of 2026”, the goal now goes to achieve the stay in the ‘elite’ of national football, “always with feet on the ground” and respect for opponents.
“ We knew the difficulties and we knew that it was important to enter determined, competently and, above all, with our feet on the ground. It is a long and difficult championship, with financially better prepared opponents, but with the support of the fans we are facing a championship that, I am sure, we will do quietly to get to the stay quickly ", took over.
In an event that also had the presence, among others, of Helena Pires, CEO of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), and Paulo Costa, executive director of the Portuguese Professional Football League (LPFP), the maritimist leader made a point of thanking all those who contributed to the recent success of the collective, namely “players, technical teams, employees, collaborators, sponsors and, above all, supporters”.
The next official commitment of the insular emblem is scheduled for October 10, at 18:00, with the reception to FC Porto, current national champion and isolated leader of the championship, in departure counting for the eighth day of the I League.
After seven rounds, the Maritime ranks 11th, with eight points, as many as Gil Vicente (ninth), Alverca (10th) and Moreirense (12th).