Tenerife pledges to financially support Jesús de Miguel's daughter until she turns 18

Tenerife have committed to providing financial support for the daughter of their late striker Jesús de Miguel until she turns 18, following the player's death at the age of 30 after colliding with an opponent during a match in LaLiga 2 last Monday.

Antonio Manuel Borro Granados, the CEO of the club, confirmed in statements to The Athletic that Tenerife has decided to stand by the player's family and provide the necessary care for his one-year-old daughter, Carla, emphasizing that the club will take responsibility for supporting her until she reaches adulthood.

Granados said: "Our plan is to stand by the girl and ensure she receives the support of the entire Tenerife family. We want to be by her side at least until she reaches adulthood."

He added: "This is a commitment we have made at the initiative of the club's largest shareholder, Raiko Garcia, and it has our full support. The club is committed to providing the utmost support possible in all aspects, going beyond its legal obligations, and we are exploring other means to increase financial assistance, so that the financial circumstances do not significantly impact their lives, despite the impossibility of avoiding the psychological and human impact of this tragedy."

Tenerife's CEO revealed that the club has received solidarity initiatives from several clubs, mentioning that Burgos informed him of their desire to donate all ticket revenues from the upcoming match between the two teams to the player's family, particularly his daughter and heirs. He also confirmed that Manchester United sent a message of condolence to the club, expressing their sympathy to the family of De Miguel.

In this context, Fran Sol, the Hércules striker and former Tenerife player, has launched an independent fundraising campaign to help the family of the late player, with the participation of several players, including Álvaro Morata and Alex Peña, along with football fans. The campaign has successfully raised over 100,000 euros.

According to "The Athletic", the player's family is expected to receive a compensation of around €360,000, while Granados confirmed that the club will reconsider safety procedures inside football stadiums, aiming to learn lessons from the tragic incident and contribute to preventing such occurrences in the future.