Kiat Lim: “At Valencia we have a genuine sporting project” | OneFootball

The president of Valencia, Kiat Lim, has reiterated that the club is not for sale.

In an interview with The Business Times in Singapore, the son of Peter Lim spoke about his role at the helm of the entity and his father's business legacy. “I respect my father too much to say that I have taken over. But the answer is yes... I will always respect his position and his decisions, because he is also my boss,” he pointed out.

After two seasons in which the team was close to relegation, Lim is betting on a new direction. Among his decisions, the appointment of Ron Gourlay as the top sports official stands out: “We have a real sports plan... now we have professionals in their positions, just like in health, just like in architecture”.

The sustainability of Valencia

In June, the club secured financing of 237 million euros with Goldman Sachs, which adds to another 85 million, to complete the works of the new stadium. According to Lim, this project will be key to the future sustainability of Valencia. “There have been sale rumors every year... but at this moment, we have put so much effort that we want to see the plan through to the end”.

Regarding the criticisms for nepotism, Lim was firm: “Who doesn't want a better result for the company than the owner himself?... I don't mind being criticized. Look, I accepted the presidency of the club and anyone who occupies this position will be criticized”.

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📸 JOSE JORDAN