Deportivo Pereira confirmed on Friday that the private company Empresarios Full CCI Dubái Colombia S.A.S. will begin paying outstanding wages to players and staff starting on Tuesday.
The announcement follows a turbulent period for the Liga Betplay club, which finished the season eliminated from the ‘Todos contra Todos’ phase and facing potential sporting sanctions, Semana – Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo reported. Regulatory bodies, including the Ministry of Sport and the Dimayor, previously placed the institution under scrutiny due to unpaid wages and financial irregularities.
Under the agreement, the business group will assume management of the institution through a legal asset assignment. Legal representative Albeiro Peña finalized the documentation required to take over the club’s financial obligations.
“The upcoming Tuesday, November 17, at 10:00 a.m., the initial disbursement will take place,” said Cristian Guevara, legal advisor to Peña, according to a statement released by the club.
The Ministry of Sport previously threatened Deportivo Pereira with the revocation of its sporting recognition over the delayed payments to personnel.
Empresarios Full CCI Dubái Colombia S.A.S., which maintains a registered base in Cartagena, operates within the petroleum and gas sectors. Corporate records indicate the firm possesses more than 30 years of experience distributing oil derivatives across Europe, the United States, and the Middle East.
Club officials finalized the partnership after completing notary authentications and document reviews with the incoming ownership group.
The initial funds scheduled for Monday morning are earmarked exclusively for clearing overdue payroll across all administrative and athletic departments. Club supporters face heightened anxiety regarding the team’s long-term standing, particularly concerning relegation tables for 2027.
“These resources are allocated to initiate the payment process for pending salaries owed to all collaborators of the institution,” the club said in its official release.
Representatives for the incoming ownership group have not yet detailed long-term budget projections or roster plans for the upcoming tournament cycle. Regulatory agencies continue to review the club’s financial ledgers to ensure compliance with labor laws governing Colombian professional football.
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