COPE reveals details of how the economic discrepancies that separated Ferrero from Alcaraz were

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The astonishment and consternation remain very present among all tennis lovers due to the professional split between Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero. After the enigmatic official statements from both parties, new information is slowly coming to light. On Cadena COPE, key aspects of the differences that led to the separation between player and coach have been revealed.

Surprised, sad, concerned, fearful. This is the mood of the majority of the Spanish tennis establishment, close to both Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero, as well as most fans. To detach the former world number 1 from the player he has molded into a rising legend since he was 15 was unexpected at this time. However, a combination of factors, particularly economic differences during contract negotiations, has become an insurmountable obstacle.

The information provided by Ángel García Muñiz from Cadena COPE, and reaffirmed by Nacho Encabo of CLAY Magazine, is clear: the relationship between Ferrero and the Alcaraz entourage, especially his father, had been tense for several months. Carlos and his team have made significant efforts recently to establish Murcia as their operational base, promoting Alcaraz's academy and pushing for Ferrero and his team to relocate from Villena to Murcia, rather than the other way around.

🎙️ @javisanchez and @NachoEncabo, on @partidazocope

❌ "It's a bad decision from Alcaraz's entourage"

💵 "I don't think it was just about the money; it's the last straw"

📻 #PartidazoCOPE pic.twitter.com/donFjVqUrZ

— El Partidazo de COPE (@partidazocope) December 18, 2025

Signs point to the strained relationship between Alcaraz's father and Ferrero for months

These aspirations are accompanied by tensions that have arisen over the past year due to various issues, expected to be forgotten after Alcaraz's outstanding season. However, they resurfaced during the negotiation process. Juan Carlos had economic expectations that Alcaraz's entourage was unwilling to meet, with the high percentage of the prize money going to Juan Carlos's coffers playing a crucial role.

While this allocation is standard for all tennis players, the coach's percentage was significant. Initially, when Alcaraz was starting, the impact of this earnings was not as significant as when he brought in a whopping 19 million dollars this season. Economic differences have become the final straw in a gradually filling cup, influenced by discrepancies in many aspects. This, however, does not affect the personal relationship between player and coach, who greatly appreciate each other and understand that their joint achievements should not be tarnished by this split driven by the player's entourage.

🚨 Informs @agarciamuniz about the Ferrero and Alcaraz breakup

🤔 "The world number 1 needs a full-time coach"

💵 "Ferrero had a fairly high percentage of the 'price money'"

❌ "Samu Lopez will not be his head coach"

📻 #PartidazoCOPE pic.twitter.com/FxTk2rdtHh

— El Partidazo de COPE (@partidazocope) December 18, 2025

The goal is to hire a head coach supported by Samuel López, whose role will be that of an assistant coach

It's evident that Carlos Alcaraz loses a fundamental voice in his development as Juan Carlos Ferrero had no qualms about telling him what he needed to hear, crucial for a 22-year-old dominating world tennis. This rupture adds extra pressure on the Murcian for the coming months, as his entourage is already seeking a replacement that won't be easy to find, given the requirements and the challenge of finding a coach on par with Juanqui.

On paper, the plan is for Samuel López to remain in Alcaraz's team, alongside other staff members like the physical trainer, physiotherapist, and doctor, even if some of them had ties to Juan Carlos Ferrero's academy in one way or another. Nevertheless, the priority is to find a head coach who will delegate Samuel to an assistant coach role, similar to what he was doing under Ferrero.

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