“This is about creating a new model for football club sustainability,” said Cesare Marchetti, CEO of Intermezzo Sports. “Fan and investor ownership provides clubs with an alternative source of capital, while offering supporters the chance to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of their team.”
About Llanelli Town A.F.C
Founded in 1896, Llanelli Town A.F.C. is one of Wales’ oldest football clubs, with a proud heritage rooted in community and resilience. The club’s origins trace back to workers from Staffordshire who brought association football to the rugby-dominated town. Over the decades, Llanelli has competed across various regional and national leagues, establishing itself as a cornerstone of the Welsh game.
The club moved to its long-term home, Stebonheath Park, in 1922, a ground that remains central to its identity today. Llanelli was a founding member of the League of Wales (now the Cymru Premier) in 1992, underlining its historic role in shaping the national league structure.
Financial troubles in 2013 saw the original Llanelli AFC wound up, but the club was swiftly reborn as Llanelli Town A.F.C., preserving its legacy and community presence. Since then, it has rebuilt steadily through the Welsh football pyramid, achieving promotion back to the Cymru Premier for the 2025–26 season after winning the Cymru South title.
Today, Llanelli Town operates as a modern, community-focused club with a thriving academy structure and development pathway from youth to senior level. Its partnership with Republic Europe marks the next chapter in a long and storied journey, bridging tradition with innovation and offering fans a genuine stake in the future of Welsh football.
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