LaLiga Santander: Las Palmas reduce 2018-19 season ticket prices due to positive transfer revenue

"One million euros from the sale of Roque Mesa (Spanish midfielder transferred to Swansea City AFC, Premier League) will serve to reduce the price of next season's subscriptions (2018-19)," said Miguel Ángel Ramírez, president of UD Las Palmas (LaLiga Santander), on the Spanish radio station Cadena Ser on 05/09/2017.

The Canary Islands club currently has 18,100 season ticket holders, 900 fewer than in 2016-17. The club counted 19,000 subscribers in September 2016, according to News Tank Football data. "The influx of fans last season was the highest in the club's history," said Miguel Ángel Ramírez. Las Palmas launched its season ticket campaign for the 2017-18 season on 12/06/2017. Rates range from €290 to €1950 for new subscribers.

The transfer of Roque Mesa Quevedo from UD Las Palmas to Swansea City AFC, was formalised on 06/07/2017, and reported by Spanish media to be for a sum estimated at €12m.

• UD Las Palmas ranked 12^th in attendance for the 2016-17 LaLiga Santander Spanish first division (20 clubs); naming rights contract to the bank Santander since 2016. season with an…