Gianfranco Zola: Brought in loanees from across Europe

The Spanish club, also owned by Watford supremos the Pozzo family, confirmed on their website that Iriney has agreed a season-long deal at Vicarage Road.

The 32-year-old has spent more than 10 years in Spain and also played for Rayo Vallecano, Celta Vigo, Real Betis and Almeria.

Watford caused controversy last season by bringing in a host of loanees from Granada and the other Pozzo-owned club, Udinese.