Real Club Deportivo de A Coruña ratified as official name after unanimous shareholder vote
Real Club Deportivo de A Coruña becomes the club’s formal name after a June 23, 2026 extraordinary shareholders’ meeting, following a binding subscriber consultation that supported the change.
Real Club Deportivo de A Coruña was formally adopted as the club’s corporate name at an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held at 9:00 on June 23, 2026. The decision follows a binding consultation of season-ticket holders and was taken to align the club’s statutes with the requirements of Law 2/1998, which mandates use of the toponym "A Coruña."
The shareholders present represented 99.864% of the club’s share capital and approved all proposals on the agenda unanimously. The board announced that the statutory amendment affects Article 1 of the club’s statutes and completes the formal process to update the legal name.
Name Change Ratified at Extraordinary General Meeting
The extraordinary general meeting convened in first call with a notary in attendance and proceeded according to the agenda published on the club’s corporate website on May 22, 2026. Shareholders voted on the formal amendment to the club’s corporate denomination after being presented with the result of the recent subscriber consultation.
All resolutions submitted to the meeting were approved by unanimity of the shareholders present, whose combined holdings amounted to 99.864% of the capital. The meeting record notes that the amendment will be reflected in the club’s corporate documentation and registry filings as required by law.
Subscribers Back the Change in Binding Poll
Between June 17 and June 21, 2026, the club carried out a binding consultation of its season-ticket holders with voting rights to ask whether the club should adapt its corporate denomination to comply with Law 2/1998. The consultation registered a participation rate of 55.96% of eligible subscribers, a turnout the club described as substantial for a matter of statutory formality.
Of the valid votes cast in that poll, more than 79.41% were in favor of changing the name to include the toponym "A Coruña." Club officials presented these results to the shareholders as the decisive subscriber input that informed the proposed statutory amendment.
Shareholders Approve Amendment to Statutes
Following presentation of the consultation outcome, the shareholders elevated the proposal to amend Article 1 of the Statutes to the floor for a formal vote. The amendment, which modifies the club’s official corporate denomination, was adopted unanimously by the shareholders present and thereby incorporated into the club’s governance framework.
By securing near-total shareholder representation and unanimous approval, the board said it had satisfied both corporate governance requirements and the club’s own statutory procedures. The resolution completes the internal approval stages required before administrative filings and public notifications can be made.
Legal Basis: Law 2/1998 and the Use of ‘A Coruña’
The change responds to the requirements set out in Law 2/1998, which prescribes the official use of the toponym "A Coruña" in corporate denominations for entities tied to the city. The club framed the move as a formal adaptation of its legal identity to the current statutory framework rather than a change in its sporting identity or tradition.
Legal advisors to the club advised shareholders and subscribers on the implications of the law during the consultation and at the general meeting. The update to the statutes is intended to ensure clarity and legal conformity in the club’s public and administrative records.
Club Governance and Decision-Making Process
Club leadership emphasized that the process combined subscriber participation, proper corporate notice, and notarial oversight to guarantee transparency and legal rigour. The agenda for the extraordinary meeting was published on May 22, 2026, and procedures followed the timelines and disclosure requirements mandated for major corporate actions.
Representatives noted that involving subscribers through a binding consultation reinforced the club’s efforts to consult its membership base on identity issues, even when changes are driven by legal obligations. The unanimity of the shareholder vote was cited as a further endorsement of the method used to reach the decision.
Operational Steps and Administrative Follow-up
With the amendment approved, the club must now complete the administrative steps to update its registration and corporate materials, including statutes, official registries, and communications channels. The board indicated that tailored notifications and updates to the club’s administrative filings will be submitted in accordance with applicable corporate procedures.
Operational teams were instructed to review all outward-facing materials for consistency with the new legal denomination, while commercial and sporting departments will coordinate on how the updated name is reflected in merchandising, contracts, and matchday communications. Officials stated that these changes will be implemented in stages to avoid disruption to day-to-day operations.
Branding and Public Communication Considerations
Club leadership said the decision is a legal formalisation that does not alter the club’s sporting brand or common usage among fans and the media. However, the updated corporate name will be adopted across formal documents and official channels to ensure alignment with legal requirements and institutional clarity.
Communications teams plan to roll out a clear public information campaign to explain the legal reason for the change and to reassure stakeholders that the club’s identity on the pitch and in its community activities remains intact. The messaging will distinguish between the formal corporate denomination and the club’s long-standing public identity enjoyed by supporters.
The shareholders’ vote and subscriber consultation mark the close of a formal procedure to align the club’s statutes with statutory requirements and subscriber sentiment. The club now moves to update its corporate records and external communications to reflect Real Club Deportivo de A Coruña as its official corporate name.
