It rained so much it thundered. Following the new financial difficulties revealed during the registration process for the Serie D championship and rumors of a possible withdrawal by the Swiss owners in favor of a group of local entrepreneurs, Olbia president Guido Surace has resigned, and his partner, Benno Räber, will soon follow. The ball is now in the court of the new director Alessandro Giorgi, appointed on Tuesday.
The news came today, at lunchtime, via a club press release, which announced: " After more than two years at the helm of Olbia Calcio 1905, Guido Surace has resigned as president and will leave the board of directors in due course . Benno Räber is ready to step back from active management. This decision, arrived at after careful and painful reflection, is an act of responsibility and love towards the club."
The statement continues: "The club has entrusted the management to General Manager Alessandro Giorgi, who, supported by the secretariat, will be responsible for stabilizing the current situation and guiding the club through this restructuring and transition phase. The goal of the new management," the statement continues, "will be to continue the growth and development of young Sardinian and international talent , ensuring continuity and preserving the historic values of Olbia Calcio 1905, all while awaiting further corporate developments. The immediate priority will be to ensure the team has a preseason training camp, which is essential for facing the upcoming Serie D season with confidence."
While until a few hours ago, the anticipation was for good news regarding Olbia's admission to the 2025-2026 Serie D season , which will only be officially announced on July 31st, attention is now turning to Olbia's corporate future. Meanwhile, rumors have begun circulating around the city that SwissPro's 70% stake is up for sale , with the remaining 30% still held by former president Alessandro Marino and his associates, Gian Renzo Bazzu and Alexandre Tartara.
