The Santa Clara club's main shareholder warned that it is impossible to maintain the club in the Azores without regional support. The Regional Government will end the 'Palavra Açores' support from the 2026/27 season. The club's president, Bruno Vicintin, said that the support is essential for the club to maintain its four teams in São Miguel due to the island's isolation and logistical costs. He also ruled out a name change or merger with another club. The Regional Government has announced that it will end the 'Palavra Açores' support from the 2026/27 season, which could compromise the presence of several Azorean clubs in national competitions. The Regional Government's president, José Manuel Bolieiro, has promised to launch a public tender for the concession of the Estádio de São Miguel, where the Santa Clara club plays. He has also admitted to containing sports-related expenses. The club's management has considered the end of the support as a 'golpe financeiro' (financial blow) and a 'ferida profunda' (deep wound) in the presence of the Azores in national football. The PS/Açores party has marked an urgent debate on the end of the 'Palavra Açores' support for the regional assembly's plenary session this month, which starts on Tuesday in Horta. According to a Sunday newspaper, the SAD of Santa Clara is allegedly considering leaving the Azores.