Celta Vigo Team News - Soccer

Hugo Alvarez - Cleared to return Alvarez (ankle) has received medical clearance and is expected to be available for the remainder of preseason, according to the club.

Impact Alvarez being cleared from the ankle issue that had limited him to individual work and physiotherapy is a boost for the club, given how valuable he's proven to be. Last season he produced four goals and two assists in 15 league starts, aided by his versatility across left wing-back and attacking roles, and he's now available to resume preseason with the group, including the Wednesday friendly against Academico Viseu.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ilaix Moriba - Cleared to return Moriba (Achilles) has been cleared by medical staff, the club announced.

Impact Moriba had missed the friendly against Braga due to tenosynovitis in his right Achilles tendon, an issue that added to an inconsistent injury picture over the past year that also included a right knee tendon problem. His clearance is a positive sign for Celta Vigo, given his standing as a key and largely undroppable piece of coach Claudio Giraldez's team when healthy. The club had been targeting his availability for the season opener, and this update points in that direction. Moriba is expected to be fully reintegrated into training as preseason continues.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Alvarez - Dealing with ankle discomfort Alvarez has been added to the injury report due to ankle discomfort and is training individually, the club announced.

Impact Alvarez has been held out of full training to manage right ankle discomfort through individual work and physiotherapy. His versatility, capable of playing left wing back as well as in attacking positions, made him a valuable piece last season, when he contributed four goals and two assists in 15 league starts. The club hasn't described the issue as anything more serious than discomfort, and no timeline has been given for when he'll rejoin full training, so his status heading into the coming days remains something to monitor.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Carl Starfelt - Back for preseason Starfelt joined Celta Vigo's preseason training camp on Wednesday, the club announced.

Impact Starfelt had missed the final 12 matches of last season with a herniated disc, an issue for which surgery had been considered before he was ultimately able to avoid the operation. He made brief appearances at the World Cup with Sweden, including 89th minute involvement against Japan, though his limited playing time had raised questions about his full recovery heading into preseason. The defender addressed those concerns directly in a social media post, saying he was back and fully fit despite what he described as a complicated stretch balancing the Europa League run and the injury scare. Starfelt is expected to build toward full fitness as Celta Vigo's preseason continues.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Galan - Suffers thigh tear Galan is out for the next few weeks due to a thigh tear, according to his club.

Impact Galan will have to pause his pre-season training, as the defender is suffering from a low-grade thigh tear. This will set him back a bit in his preparations for the season, although he will still have a chance at returning ahead of their first match of the season on August 16. He could earn a starting role after returning to the club, so he will hope for a quick recovery, likely to be sidelined for two to four weeks if no setbacks occur.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ilaix Moriba - Picks up Achilles injury Moriba was not included in the squad for the friendly against Braga due to tenosynovitis in his right Achilles tendon, the club announced.

Impact Moriba's has been an inconsistent injury picture over the last year, with a right knee tendon problem sidelining him for spells of the 2025-26 campaign before this new Achilles concern emerged. Celta de Vigo will hope that the tenosynovitis is not considered serious, with the club targeting his availability for the season opener given his standing as a key and largely undroppable piece of Claudio Giraldez's team when healthy.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Rodriguez - Officially joins Celta's first team Rodriguez has officially joined Celta Vigo's first team squad, according to the club.

Impact Rodriguez came through Celta's academy from a young age and made his first team debut during the 2024/25 season, going on to establish himself as a key piece of the defense last season, ranking second on the team in minutes played behind only Marcos Alonso as Celta qualified for the Europa League for a second consecutive year. His development earned him a call up to the senior Spain national team last month for a World Cup preparation match, and his official promotion to the first team reflects the club's continued investment in academy talent.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Alonso rejects 'significant offers' to stay with Celta Marcos Alonso has signed a two-year contract extension with Celta Vigo, who secured European qualification for the 2026-27 season.

JULY 11 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Pablo Duran - Progressing in shoulder recovery Duran is progressing in his recovery from left shoulder surgery, undergoing individual work with an estimated three month recovery timeline following the May 27 procedure, accordin...

Impact Duran underwent surgery for a left shoulder instability issue after suffering the injury during a game earlier this year, closing the book on a season in which he contributed five goals and two assists across 39 appearances in all competitions. His three months recovery timeline puts his availability for the start of the 2026/27 season in some doubt, and Celta will continue to monitor his progress through individual work as preseason gets underway.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Alonso - Signs new deal with Celta Alonso has agreed a new two-year contract with Celta Vigo, the club announced.

Impact Alonso's new deal keeps him at Celta Vigo through two more seasons as the club prepares for a second consecutive campaign in the UEFA Europa League. Since joining, he has become an important figure in Claudio Giraldez's system, valued for his versatility, his powerful shot, and his ability to anchor the defense as a senior leader both on and off the pitch. In his two seasons with Celta, Marcos has already made 76 official appearances and scored five goals. Furthermore, last season he was the outfield player with the most playing time in a team that is known for its rotation, accumulating 3,759 minutes across 43 official matches, statistics that reflect the confidence placed in a player who consistently delivers strong performances and character. Now in the latter stages of a long career that has included spells at some of Europe's biggest clubs, Alonso extends his run in Vigo with a squad aiming to build on back to back European qualifications.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Makes 2026 World Cup debut Iglesias recorded no stats in Monday's 1-0 victory versus Portugal.

Impact Iglesias would come onto the field late into stoppage time Monday, earning just over a minute or two os play before the final whistle was blown. This was his World Cup debut, going unused in their first four games. That said, he only earned one touch in his time on the field.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Carles Perez - Returning to Celta Vigo Perez has returned to Celta Vigo after spending the 2025/26 season on loan at Aris Salonica in Greece.

Impact Perez made 19 starts and 23 appearances, tallying one goal and one assist. He's under contract with Celta until the summer of 2027, but it wouldn't be surprising if he leaves the club during the upcoming transfer window.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Nunez - Back with Celeste Nunez will return to parent club Celta Vigo following the conclusion of his loan spell at Valencia, according to Superdeporte.

Impact Nunez made 13 La Liga appearances and logged 912 minutes after joining in the winter transfer window, contributing defensive cover at a time when Valencia needed reinforcement. The center-back now heads back to Celta Vigo after a solid if unspectacular cameo at Mestalla.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Galan - Returns to Celta Vigo through 2028 Galan signed with Celta Vigo through 2028, returning to his native region for a second spell at the club, the club announced.

Impact Galan made 79 official appearances during his first stint at Celta, establishing himself as one of the most reliable left-backs in the squad before joining Atletico Madrid for the 2023-24 season, where he gained experience in the Champions League, the Spanish Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup. He subsequently had spells at Real Sociedad and Osasuna before returning to Celta for a new chapter at a club he knows intimately. Known for his ability to cover the entire flank, his attacking depth and his quality in one-on-one situations, Galan's precision in delivery and ability to exploit space make him a natural fit for coach Claudio Giraldez's system. His return reunites him with several former teammates including Iago Aspas, Sergio Carreira and Ivan Villar, which should ease his reintegration into a squad approaching the new season with considerable enthusiasm.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Sanchez - Back in Celta Vigo Sanchez will return to parent club Celta Vigo following the conclusion of his loan spell at Levante, the club announced.

Impact Sanchez made 33 official appearances in La Liga for Levante and scored one goal to go with two assists this season, with his experience, intensity and commitment contributing to the team's defensive work throughout the campaign. Levante thanked Sanchez for his contribution as he now heads back to Celta Vigo.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Pampin - Returns to Celta Vigo Pampin will return to parent club Celta Vigo after two seasons on loan at Levante, the club announced.

Impact Pampin developed in Celta's academy before joining via Andorra and made 45 official appearances and scored one goal across his two campaigns at Levante. Pampin's dedication and discipline were a consistent feature of his time at the club, and Levante thanked him for his contribution as he now heads back to his parent club.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Damian Rodriguez - Returns to Celta Vigo Rodriguez will return to his parent club following the conclusion of his loan spell at Racing Santander, the club announced.

Impact Rodriguez contributed one assist in 20 appearances in Racing's midfield rotation throughout the promotion-winning campaign, providing competition and depth as the club secured their return to La Liga. The club thanked Damian for his professionalism and commitment during his time at the club.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Dotor - Returns to Celta Vigo Dotor will return to parent club Celta Vigo following the conclusion of his loan spell at Malaga, the club announced.

Impact Dotor made 40 official appearances for Malaga, including 35 in the second division contributing one goal and four assists, establishing himself as a regular starter in midfield throughout the campaign. His understanding alongside Izan Merino and Dani Lorenzo in the middle of the park was fundamental for coach Juanfran Funes and played a key role in the club's promotion back to La Liga. Malaga thanked Dotor for his work, commitment and professionalism during a successful spell at the club.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Carl Starfelt - Comes off bench Thursday Starfelt (back) took part in the final 26 minutes of Sweden's friendly against Greece on Thursday.

Impact Starfelt has left his issue behind as expected and will be an option for the World Cup. Still, he'll be in contention with Isak Hien and Eric Smith for playing time in central defense. If given meaningful opportunities, Starfelt may be able to contribute through passes and defensive stats, having posted more than six clearances in five of his last seven matches played for Celta Vigo in the Spanish first division.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Aleix Febas - Signs with Celta Vigo Febas signed with Celta Vigo through June 2029, the club announced.

Impact Febas joins from Elche, where he established himself as one of the most reliable midfielders in La Liga and played a key role in the club's recent survival in the top flight under coach Eder Sarabia. The 30-year-old Catalan midfielder came through the Real Madrid academy before developing his career at Zaragoza, Albacete, Mallorca and Malaga before finding his best form at Elche from the 2023-24 season onward. His tactical intelligence, passing precision and ability to control the tempo of matches make him a natural fit for coach Claudio Giraldez's system, with Celta set to compete across three competitions next season.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Duran - Shoulder surgery successful Duran has undergone successful surgery on his left shoulder at the Fremap Hospital in Vigo, according to the club.

Impact Duran had suffered a ligament injury in his left shoulder during a match earlier in the season, and the surgical intervention confirms he will not return to action before the campaign concludes. The Celta forward ends the season with five goals, two assists, 47 shots and 13 chances created across 39 appearances (21 starts) in all competitions, having been a productive contributor throughout the campaign before the shoulder issue required surgical attention. The club will now focus on his rehabilitation ahead of the 2026/27 season.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Quiet in last match Iglesias generated one clearance in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Sevilla.

Impact Iglesias was not effective Saturday, failing to get a shot with a clearance made during. Saturday's finale. He does finish season as the team's top goal scorer with 14 goals through 35 appearances, starting 21 times while assisting twice and creating 17 chances. Since signing a new deal over the summer,the forward will return for a third campaign with the team.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Fer Lopez - Assists in win Lopez assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Sevilla.

Impact Lopez recorded a crucial assist to help deliver the lone goal for Celta Vigo. He finished his loan spell with the team with 13 starts in 17 appearances, recording a goal and an assist while making 20 tackles. 18 crosses (five accurate) and creating 12 chances. The midfielder is set to return to Wolves, who have been demoted from the Premier League and return to the Championship.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ilaix Moriba - Lone goal Saturday in finale Moriba scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Sevilla. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 38th minute.

Impact Moriba recorded a goal to end the 2025/26 season in the score sheet. He completes a second straight season with Celta, making 26 starts in 36 appearances, totaling two goals with three assists making 87 tackles with 32 clearances and creating 17 chances, a jump in numbers compared to his first season.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ionut Radu - Clean sheet during finale Radu had two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Sevilla.

Impact Radu recorded a clean sheet during the final match of the season Sunday against Sevilla. He ends the season with 38 appearances made in league play, making 113 saves with 48 goals allowed while securing 10 clean sheets, a career high while also having the fifth most in La Liga.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

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