Grupo Pachuca owner Jesús Martínez Patiño has clarified that the sale of Mexico's Club León has no connection to the future of Real Oviedo. The businessman, who also owns the Spanish club, stated he has no intention of selling the Oviedo side and announced a multi-million euro investment in a new sports city for the Asturian team.
Martínez Patiño explained the León situation in statements published by Fomoera. "Right now it's the only club I have to sell and I have to sell it against my will," he said. The group's owner recalled the Mexican team's trajectory under his management.
Oviedo's future secured
When questioned about a possible domino effect, Martínez Patiño was firm. He said one thing has nothing to do with the other and that Real Oviedo is not for sale. To demonstrate his commitment, he announced the purchase of 40 hectares of land to create a top-level sports city around the club. The new facilities will include several pitches, each valued at over 800,000 euros.
This infrastructure project comes as Real Oviedo seeks sporting stability. The team sits 15th in the Segunda División with 5 points from four games, with a record of one win, two draws and one loss.
Current sporting context
The team's recent form shows a run of two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five outings. The latest result was a goalless draw against Burgos at the Carlos Tartiere Stadium. In attack, the side has scored one goal and conceded one, highlighting a need for more offensive punch. To follow the squad's development, visit the squad section.
The squad is also dealing with several key absences. Carlos Fernández, Chris Ramos, Ilyas Chaira and David Costas are currently sidelined through injury, a situation the coaching staff must manage in the coming weeks. Player status is regularly updated in our injuries section.
While Oviedo focuses on domestic competition, Grupo Pachuca continues its global expansion strategy. Jesús Martínez Patiño confessed he owns three other teams besides León and Oviedo and is considering buying more clubs worldwide. His plan is not to dispose of teams but to increase the holding's portfolio. The owner praised the work of his son, Jesús Martínez Murguía, legal president of León, who has led the Mexican project for 17 years. Martínez Patiño highlighted the club's achievements.
Negotiations for the partial sale of Club León reportedly began before its participation in the Leagues Cup. With Oviedo's future decoupled from this operation and an infrastructure investment already announced, the Asturian club looks ahead to its next match against Valladolid on September 13th.
