Kelantan prep for massive revamp ahead of new season
Their chief executive officer, Datuk Mohd Irwan Rizal Ali Napiah said that his current focus, together with the leadership team, is to ensure that outstanding salary arrears owed to players from last season can be resolved quickly.
'We will bring in quality players and coaching staff to ensure Kelantan can compete with other teams in next season's league campaign,' said Irwan.
'The most important thing right now is that we do not want to face the same (debt) issues this season.
'We want to begin the new league season debt-free.'
Irwan said although the club would carry out changes in players and coaches this season, spending will be done prudently according to financial capacity.
Previously, Kelantan president Rozi Muhamad admitted there were still outstanding arrears owed to players for the 2024-2025 season, but stressed that efforts had been actively made to settle them soon.
Irwan said the club management were also working to ensure all requirements set by the Malaysian Football League (MFL) for this season's club licensing would be fulfilled.
'A few remaining documents are being finalised, and we are committed to meeting every requirement before the final decision is announced by the MFL.
'I am confident Kelantan will continue to compete in the M-League,' he added. — Bernama
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