Granada CF is set to receive a boost with the arrival of Ignacio Beristain, a Spanish executive with experience in Portugal. Beristain will join the team as executive president under the ownership of Michael Schwimer, who is looking to acquire the majority stake in the club.

Who is Ignacio Beristain?

Ignacio Beristain is a Spanish executive with extensive experience in Portuguese football, where he has worked as general manager of Río Ave and Estoril. During his tenure at Estoril, he managed to promote the team to the top division and win three Revelation Cups.

What is his experience in football?

Beristain has worked for 18 years at Adidas, where he directed the unit responsible for sponsoring Real Madrid. He has also been a counselor for the Danish club Brondby and has worked as general manager for Southern Europe at the sports products company Fanatics.

What are his goals for Granada CF?

Beristain aims to improve the team's performance in the Segunda División, where they currently stand 14th with 48 points, 34 points behind leaders Racing Santander, and with a balance of 50 goals scored and 56 conceded, leaving a difference of -6 goals. The team has lost its last 5 games, including the 1-2 defeat against Sporting Gijon on May 30, 2026. With the arrival of Beristain, Granada CF is looking to improve its situation in the standings and achieve a better performance in the next season.