Owono's Request: He Wants to Speak With Jesús de Miguel's Family
The Andorra goalkeeper remains deeply affected by the death of the Tenerife player and has expressed a deeply personal wish as he continues to cope with the tragedy.
Jesús Owono remains deeply affected by the death of Jesús de Miguel, the Tenerife player who died following a collision with the Andorra goalkeeper during a Spanish Segunda División match. Owono has yet to return to training and has now expressed a deeply personal wish: to speak with the player's family and offer his condolences directly.
According to MARCA, Owono has asked Andorra to help him establish contact with De Miguel's relatives, whether through a letter, a phone call, or even by traveling to Toledo to meet them in person.
The goalkeeper had already considered reaching out the day after the incident and even thought about attending the funeral. However, both the club and those closest to him advised him to wait and give the family some space.
Tenerife Asks for Time to Grieve
Owono's wish to contact the family remains unchanged, and Andorra has already reached out to Tenerife to explore the possibility of arranging a conversation.
According to the Spanish outlet, Tenerife has requested more time to respect the family's grieving process, meaning any contact will have to wait until the relatives feel ready.
Both clubs are handling the situation with particular sensitivity, prioritizing the well-being of everyone involved and avoiding rushed decisions during an extremely painful time.
Owono Has Yet to Return to Training
Meanwhile, Owono remains at home and is receiving psychological and medical support from Andorra. Although he is gradually trying to regain his strength, he is still far from returning to his normal routine, and no date has been set for his return to training.
His mother and partner remain by his side, while several teammates visit him regularly. Gerard Piqué has also maintained close contact with the goalkeeper and continues to check on his well-being.
The club has made it clear that it will not pressure Owono to resume his professional career. The priority is to allow him to work through this difficult period with the time and support he needs.
Andorra Will Give Him All the Time He Needs
Andorra head coach Carles Manso acknowledged that the goalkeeper is going through one of the most difficult moments of his life and called for his privacy to be respected.
"We have to give him space so he feels completely free to make whatever decision he wants, whether to return or not, whenever he feels ready," the coach explained ahead of the team's return to league action.
Manso also stressed that it is too early to draw conclusions about the goalkeeper's sporting future and dismissed speculation about a possible retirement.
Andorra has made psychological support available to its players through both individual and group sessions. The Spanish Footballers' Association (AFE) is also providing assistance to those affected by the tragedy.
For now, there is no timetable or sporting decision that takes priority over Owono's emotional recovery and respect for Jesús de Miguel's family.
Where Things Stand With Jesús Owono
- Contact with the family: The goalkeeper wants to offer his condolences personally but will wait until Jesús de Miguel's relatives feel ready.
- Andorra's support: Owono is receiving professional assistance and remains surrounded by loved ones and teammates.
- No return date: The club will respect his recovery process and will not pressure him to resume training or competitive action.
