Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel died tragically on Tuesday, prompting an outpouring of grief across Spanish football. The goalkeeper involved in the incident has now issued a public statement addressing the circumstances surrounding the player's death.
De Miguel, who played for the Canary Islands club in Spain's second division, passed away on November 3, 2026. Details of the specific incident involving the goalkeeper have not been disclosed in the initial reports.
The goalkeeper's statement, released on Wednesday, marks the first public comment from any party directly connected to the tragedy. Tenerife and the broader football community have been mourning the loss of the forward, whose career included spells at several Spanish clubs before joining Tenerife.
Authorities are understood to be investigating the circumstances of the death. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses and as the club and league release official statements.
