SpotlightSky SportsUnverified source· 7 Aug 2026
Maritimo's Reluctant Saviour: A Club Reborn
After 40 years in the top flight, relegation hit hard—but Maritimo's president stayed to rebuild.
Maritimo
team
Relegation
First time in 40 years, in 2023
TV rights drop
€8m to €600k per year
Promotion
Third attempt, back to top division
President
Carlos Andre Gomes
What happened. Maritimo returned to Portugal's top division after three years, with president Carlos Andre Gomes reflecting on the club's crisis and recovery.
- Gomes considered stepping down after promotion but was persuaded to stay.
- The club's strategy is to stabilize, not repeat reckless spending.
- Relegation caused financial turmoil, with months of uncertainty.
“The first thought that I had was that we had done what we promised the members.”
— Carlos Andre Gomes
Maritimo now focus on staying up and avoiding past mistakes, with a cautious approach to the future.
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