Fertiberia's End-of-Season Gala concluded with the announcement of the signings of Ilija Sladic and Víctor Álvarez

Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto's End-of-Season Dinner concluded with another resounding success, held at the Mar Blau function rooms in Canet d’En Berenguer in the presence of 200 guests. The most eagerly awaited moment was the closing speech by club president Juanjo Bataller, who upheld tradition by announcing the additions of left-back Ilija Sladic and experienced centre-back Víctor Álvarez to the squad. In addition to this announcement, the Gala, which once again brought together many representatives of local society from all sectors, saw the club pay a simple but heartfelt tribute to eight representatives of the red-and-white spirit, who received the Red-and-White Spartan award. First, the club presented a small token of appreciation to local fallas artist Rafael Vidriel for his selfless work in designing and creating the Spartan awards. Next, Rafael Huguet, Director of Fertiberia's Sagunto Plant, and Juanjo Bataller, representing BM Puerto Sagunto, signed the sponsorship agreement for next season, with Sagunto mayor Alfredo Castelló as a witness. Rafael Huguet himself also received the Spartan Award for Sponsorship Support in recognition of his commitment and work. After this formal ceremony, Agustín Giménez, a director of the Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto academy, presented the Spartan Award for perseverance and effort to Carlos Núñez for his dedication to the development of the boys and girls at the academies. Jandro Pérez was the next representative of the red-and-white spirit, receiving the award for the academy's breakthrough coach. In his first year coaching a federated club team, he led them to become runners-up in the Valencian Community Children's Championship and they fell just two goals short of reaching the final stage of the Spanish Championship. The award was presented by Toni Sarío, sporting director of the Fertiberia academy, who took the opportunity to congratulate all the youth coaches for the excellent work carried out this season. The next protagonist was a classic figure, Juan García Navarro, who received the Spartan Award for directorial career after spending more than 30 years on the board. He was presented with the award by the club's vice-president, Juan Ramírez. Fertiberia did not forget Antonio Vidal of Muebles Vidal, whose sponsorship has continued from 1976 to the present day—a firm willingness to collaborate with the club demonstrated by this long-standing loyalty. The most moving moment of the evening came with the Spartan Award for the Eighth Player, which went to Eduardo Herranz. Despite his difficulties, he has attended his regular appointment at the Ovni punctually for more than 20 years, making him one of our most loyal supporters. Agustín Giménez, accompanied by representatives of the Peňa Marea Rojiblanca, who presented him with the supporters' club shirt, joined in this heartfelt recognition. The Peňa Marea Rojiblanca, for its part, also wished to present tokens of appreciation to the season's most influential players, chosen by internet users through a poll. The recipients were Nacho Plaza, Sasa Dukic and David Bruixola. The award for best local player went to Juan Antonio Sarío Viciano, because since Antonio Martínez represented the Spanish Junior National Team in 1992, no other player born in our city has been called up to the Spanish national team. Before Juanjo Bataller brought the Gala to a close, the Director General of Sport, representing the President of the Generalitat, presented the Spartan Award for Political Support to Sagunto Town Council. Alfredo Castelló accepted the award for political support and thanked the club for the distinction. He also wished to recall “the good and bad moments that have been important for the club, such as promotion to ASOBAL, and the large following that the club always inspires with morale and spirit, which is the most important thing because it is what it contributes to our city”. In addition, the mayor announced that Sagunto Town Council's grant would increase from 40,000 euros to 80,000 euros “this step is a clear commitment to the club, the youngsters who are still to come and the social return for the city”.

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