Kiat Lim: “The Nou Mestalla will allow us to become a more competitive, sustainable, and ambitious Club” | OneFootball

Kiat Lim, President of Valencia CF, addressed the Valencian fanbase at the General Shareholders’ Meeting held this Wednesday, December 17, 2025, where he reviewed the Club’s sporting, financial, and social project. He highlighted the Nou Mestalla as one of the most relevant issues and one with the greatest impact on the management and growth of the Club over the coming decades.

"Dear shareholders and Valencia CF supporters:

Today we gather at an important moment for our club. We are experiencing a period of transformation. I would like to thank each of you for your presence and support, because without your passion and loyalty, nothing we are building would be possible.

I would like to begin with one of the central topics of this General Meeting: the construction of the Nou Mestalla. After years of uncertainty, I am proud to say that the project is progressing according to schedule, with completion expected in the summer of 2027. This new stadium will not only be the home of all Valencianistas, but also a strategic asset for the club, the city, and the entire Valencian community. The Nou Mestalla will serve as an economic engine, a symbol of modernity, and a space that will allow us to grow as an institution, create jobs, and attract investment to our region.

In this context, the financing agreement reached with Goldman Sachs has become a crucial element in definitively unlocking the Nou Mestalla project. This is a significant operation that allows us to undertake construction without compromising the club’s financial stability. The fact that leading international investors have chosen to support Valencia CF demonstrates the confidence we inspire in global financial markets today and places our club firmly on the map of major European sports projects.

The Nou Mestalla will be key to resolving the current bottleneck caused by Financial Fair Play regulations and revenue limitations. For this reason, we seek the full support of our fans and shareholders for this project, as it will enable us to become a more competitive, sustainable, and ambitious club.

Returning to European competitions must be an objective for the Club. We are convinced that we are on the right path, and the new stadium will give us the momentum necessary to make it a reality.

In the meantime, we must continue to support our head coach, Carlos Corberán, and all our players, who demonstrate their commitment to the values of Valencia CF on a daily basis. Above all, we must once again recognize the fans, who have shown their faith in the team even during the most challenging moments.

In recent months, we have introduced significant changes to the club’s sporting structure. The arrival of Ron Gourlay is a clear example of our commitment to professionalization and excellence. We are strengthening sporting management, investing in the development of young talent, and striving for maximum competitiveness in every area. We know the path ahead is not easy, but we are confident that these changes will make us a stronger club, better prepared to face future challenges.

We are moving towards a historic moment for Valencia CF. I ask for your support and confidence, for the coach and the players. I am certain that, together, we will return to where we deserve to be.

Thank you very much, and Amunt Valencia!