Granada CF enters its second pre-season week with the same buzz as the first, but this time with just one signing on the horizon: Algerian international goalkeeper Raúl Lizoain is tied to the club and only awaits his official unveiling. The team, sitting 14th in Segunda División with 48 points and a record of 12 wins, 12 draws and 18 losses in 42 games, resumes training under Pacheta today after Sunday’s rest day.

Which Granada CF signings are confirmed this week?

The only closed deal so far is goalkeeper Raúl Lizoain, who already visited the Ciudad Deportiva to sign his contract as a Rojiblanco though the official announcement is still pending. Meanwhile, the club is negotiating the sale of the club to Michael Schwimer and his company Big League Adventure, an agreement that could speed up preparations for the start of the season in mid-August. The Granada faithful keep their eyes on both fronts, especially after the 1-2 loss to Sporting Gijón on May 30, which capped a five-game winless streak (LLLLL).

Who makes up Pacheta’s Granada CF squad?

The first-team roster stands at thirteen players —fourteen when Lizoain arrives— with the promotion of recreativista Juanjo Flores as the only confirmed addition from the youth ranks. Between the posts, Fran Árbol —returned from loan at Lorca Deportiva— and youth products Iker García and Carlos Guirao are battling for a spot, pending the return of Luca Zidane, who remains on holiday after his World Cup duties. The team, which has scored 50 goals and conceded 56 this season (a -6 goal difference), faces a summer of uncertainty with just 34 points separating them from league leaders Racing Santander.

What’s the situation with Gerard Gumbau and Stoichkov?

Midfielder Gerard Gumbau, whose contract includes a release clause, could resolve his future this Wednesday when the window closes for a loan move to a Primera División club if his wages are matched. The player, under contract until 2027, is not alone in the spotlight: Stoichkov is also tipped to leave the club in this transfer window. Meanwhile, Ignacio Beristain, a candidate for president if the sale goes through, is keeping time while planning the season with signings still up in the air.

What’s next for Granada CF?

The team has less than two weeks to prepare for its official presentation to the fans in the Trofeo Ciudad de Granada, set for July 25 at Los Cármenes against Real Betis. The fixture, traditionally held in August, will serve as a barometer of the squad’s readiness ahead of the league kickoff. With just one confirmed reinforcement and the club’s sale still unresolved, the granadinismo awaits updates to clear the fog over the club’s immediate future.