New president, old problems? Kiat Lim takes over FC Valencia in difficult times.
FC Valencia has appointed Kiat Lim as the new president. He takes over the office on March 5, 2025 and has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2022.
Its appointment is intended to ensure stability and long -term planning for the club. But the personnel also harbors a certain explosiveness, after all Kiat Lim is the son of the controversial owner Peter Lim.
FC Valencia ranks on the relegation places of the La Liga
In a press release, the previous president Layhoon Chan nevertheless gave warm words to the fans and emphasized her persistent commitment to the club. She also said to the takeover: “I am pleased to pass on the baton to Mr. Kiat Lim, the son of our greatest shareholder.”
Investor problem remains
However, the investor problem remains. Since the takeover by Peter Lim in 2014, FC Valencia has been in a persistent crisis. Instead of leading the club back to the top, the financial and sporting problems under his leadership tightened.
Valencia have increasingly pushed the wrong decisions, disputes with fans and those responsible as well as the sale of important players without adequate replacement.
Now his son plays an even more important role in the club with Kiat Lim – but many fans do not see a solution in it, but rather the continuation of a failed strategy that has previously been more harm than used for the association.
The traditional club in La Liga is currently fighting against the crash into the second division, and Valencia is currently as a table 18. on the first descent rank.