Juan Roig rules out buying Valencia CF and says running Valencia Basket is harder than Mercadona | OneFootball

Juan Roig has addressed long-running speculation over a possible Valencia CF takeover.

"You have asked me about Valencia CF and you have unsettled me. The typical answer is that we are not in this sports business. But I will tell you something. It is harder for me to manage Valencia Basket than Mercadona. People do not believe it, but it is harder for me. A sports club is another galaxy. I do not contemplate a purchase at all. Many people ask me, but with Valencia Basket I have enough." He told El Español.

The Mercadona president, patron of Valencia Basket and driving force behind the Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso, is often cited by fans as an alternative owner for the Mestalla club, particularly since Peter Lim’s arrival. Comparisons frequently touch on the Roig Arena and the new Mestalla.

Under his patronage, Valencia Basket have built a stable project across men’s and women’s teams, winning titles and competing in Europe. They now play at the new Roig Arena, among the most modern venues in European basketball, and operate L’Alqueria del Basket, a major global development centre.

"A sports club is another galaxy." Alongside basketball, the Fundación Trinidad Alfonso backs Project FER and has helped establish Valencia as the City of Running, with its marathon and half marathon among the fastest and most sought after in the world.

Source: Superdeporte