According to Sport, Deportivo La Coruña's successful promotion to LaLiga has resulted in a significant increase in the club's financial scale. Based on documents submitted to the Shareholders' Meeting on November 17, Deportivo La Coruña anticipates growth in broadcasting rights, commercial partnerships, and membership revenue in the 2026-27 season. The primary objective is to secure the club's survival in the league, driving Deportivo toward a balance between sporting competitiveness and financial sustainability.

As of June 30, 2026, Deportivo La Coruña's net assets increased from €55.7 million in the previous year to €72.7 million, with revenue of €38.5 million, a year-on-year increase of 18%. Specifically, ticket revenue grew by 67.2%, membership revenue by 10.6%, broadcasting rights revenue by 18.1%, and commercial partnership revenue by 14.2%. The club has 33,358 members, with 28,464 holding permanent seats.

However, despite the revenue increase, the club's net loss also widened from €6.9 million in the previous fiscal year to €12.1 million. Of this amount, the men's first team incurred a loss of €7.3 million, the women's first team incurred a loss of €1.03 million, and the academy incurred a loss of €3.8 million.

Personnel costs represent one of the most significant areas of growth, increasing from €17.5 million to €26.1 million. Sports-related expenditure also increased from €11.9 million to €19.2 million, a rise of over 49%. The club explained in its operational report that this was primarily due to accrued promotion bonuses, as well as costs incurred to strengthen the squad and retain players. Additionally, amortization expenses for player registration rights increased from €465,000 to €856,000.

Continued Investment in Abegondo and Riazor Stadiums

Deportivo La Coruña invested €13 million in the 2024-25 season to renovate Abegondo Sports City, with renovation and expansion projects underway. The club has completed construction of a new maintenance facility and pitches 5, 6, and 7, along with overall improvements to training facilities.

Renovation of Riazor Stadium is also ongoing, with projects including a new museum, accessibility facilities, player changing rooms, and VIP reception areas.

Continued investment increased the club's net fixed assets from €20.6 million to €33.5 million. Some of the funds come from Deportivo La Coruña's CVC financing agreement with LaLiga. Under this agreement, the club can receive €33.6 million over three years following the signing and repay it over 47 years interest-free, while also paying an annual fee equivalent to 1.5% of broadcasting revenue.

From July 2025 to June 2026, Deportivo La Coruña used an additional €6.1 million for various investments, bringing the total cumulative funds used since the agreement was signed to €15.02 million. During the same period, the club's financial obligations increased from €12.7 million to €18.2 million.

Abanca Holds 99.66% Stake, Management Remuneration Capped at €1.9 Million

Currently, Abanca holds 99.66% of the shares in Deportivo La Coruña. The Board of Directors proposes the re-election of Juan Carlos Escotet, Massimo Benassi, Marta Fernández Cuaral, and Benito Coqueiro Naveira, whose terms have ended, in accordance with the company's bylaws.

The Shareholders' Meeting will also consider the maximum annual remuneration for management for the 2026-27 fiscal year, set at €1.9 million. This limit will remain unchanged until a new decision is made by the Shareholders' Meeting. This amount includes fixed remuneration, performance-based payments, and potential compensation for early contract termination, among other items.

Continued Strengthening of Youth Academy and Financial Sustainability in the New Season

Deportivo La Coruña stated in its report to the Shareholders' Meeting that the 2026-27 season will be a transitional phase for the club. Management's future efforts will continue to focus on strengthening the youth academy and talent development, driving revenue growth, and achieving financial sustainability.

The club will also continue to promote academy players to the first team and build a sustainable talent development system based on the Abegondo training center. Beyond athletic ability, the club also aims to integrate its values into the development process for young players.

At the management level, Deportivo La Coruña plans to further professionalize and modernize its sports department and corporate structure, as well as strengthen its relationship with supporters. The club believes that supporters played a crucial role in the team's return to LaLiga and will continue to be a vital force in driving the club's development in the future.

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