 In late June 2009 his contract expired and he moved to neighbours Real Betis, freshly relegated to the second level.He contributed with 36 matches – 35 starts – and three goals in his second season as they returned to the main division as champions and, on 25 February 2012, played his 100th official match with the "Verdiblancos", against Getafe CF.After repeatedly refusing to renew his contract, Iriney joined neighbouring Granada CF also in the first division, signing for three years as a free agent.