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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

Four shots in finale Nunez registered four shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win against Barcelona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Nunez was productive in Saturday's season finale as he recorded four shots after not having more than one in any previous match this season. He also created one chance and recorded one cross on the attack. It was a solid loan spell for Nunez as he made 17 appearances (15 starts) over the back half of the season and kept two clean sheets with Valencia. He'll now head back to Celta Vigo, though he could be out on loan again next season.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Back available against Girona Nunez (hamstring) completed Friday's team training session and is available for Saturday's clash against Girona, according to coach Carlos Corberan, per Tribuna VCF. "Unai has been...

Impact Nunez had been sidelined since picking up a hamstring issue and missed the Mallorca fixture despite returning to training during the week, but completing a full session is the final confirmation that he is ready to feature again. The defender should slot straight back into his starting role for Valencia against Girona, giving coach Corberan a welcome defensive option back in the fold as the club navigates the final stretch of the La Liga season.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to team training Nunez (hamstring) returned to team training in the final session ahead of Tuesday's clash against Mallorca, according to Radio Esport Valencia 91.4.

Impact Nunez had been sidelined with a hamstring issue and his absence had been felt in a Valencia back line already stretched by multiple defensive injuries. His return to the training pitch alongside his teammates ahead of the Mallorca fixture is an encouraging sign, and if he comes through the session without any setbacks he should be back in contention for Tuesday's clash. That said, it remains to be seen if he can start the game if ready to make the matchday squad. Pepelu could be the one covering in central defense against Mallorca if needed.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hamstring injury Nunez is out for the time being due to a hamstring injury, according to his club.

Impact Nunez is suffering from a hamstring injury and will now hit the sidelines, out for the time being with the injury. This will leave the club without a versatile starting defender, a bit of a rough loss for the club, as his last missed match was Feb. 1. This is yet another injury in the defense for the club, a bit of an issue for the club, with Thierry Correia and Jesus Vazquez likely to see more time due to the multiple absences.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

No-nonsense defending in win Nunez generated one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Osasuna.

Impact Nunez led the Valencia defensive effort with seven clearances Sunday as they outlasted Osasuna for a 1-0 home victory. The central defender also matched a team-high with two blocks across his 90 minute shift. Since joining Valencia on loan from Celta Vigo, Nunez has made eight tackles (four won), four interceptions and 21 clearances across four appearances (four starts).

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Valencia Nunez will join Valencia until the end of the 2025/26 campaign on loan from Celta Vigo following his six-month spell in Italian side Hellas Verona.

Impact Nunez has returned to Spain after registering 62 clearances, 24 tackles and 23 interceptions across 17 Serie A matches played (15 starts). The center-back is valuable only for defensive stats given that he rarely gets involved in attack. Still, it's unclear if he'll immediately become a starter for a team that also includes Eray Comert and Copete.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Udinese Nunez cleared a one-game ban in Monday's 0-0 draw against Cremonese.

Impact Nunez will be eligible to face Udinese on Monday and will replace either Tobias Slotsager or Enzo Ebosse, who filled in while he, Armel Bella-Kotchap (thigh) and Nahuel Valentini (undisclosed) were sidelined. Nunez has notched one or more clearances in eight consecutive outings, amassing 32 and adding 11 tackles (nine won), 12 interceptions and eight blocks, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Will skip Cremonese match Nunez drew one foul, had one clearance and was booked for the fifth time in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Cremonese.

Impact Nunez had a lackluster showing like the rest of the Verona defense and will be ineligible to play against Cremonese on Monday due to yellow-card accumulation. If Martin Frese (undisclosed) doesn't return, Tobias Slotsager will fill in, as Armen Bella-Kotchap is set to miss multiple games.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Responsible for own goal Nunez generated an own goal, two tackles (one won) and eight clearances in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Fiorentina. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 95th minute.

Impact Nunez's own goal nearly cost his side a point but he was bailed out by Gift Orban's second goal. The defender did have eight clearances as well and will be needed on that end next week against AC Milan, a team which has scored 24 goals in 15 games.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spared in Lecce contest Nunez (shoulder) didn't appear in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Lecce.

Impact Nunez made the game-day squad list after skipping two contests because of a shoulder sprain, but the coach said that he wasn't fully ready yet and thus wasn't risked in this one. He'll likely supplant Armel Bella-Kotchap, who's been inconsistent, once he's completely healthy.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds bench spot Nunez (shoulder) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Lecce.

Impact Nunez was named on the bench Saturday after recovering from a minor issue that sidelined him for two games. Armel Bella-Kotchap is expected to keep his growing role following competent showings in Nunez's absence. The center-back has totaled 13 tackles (eight won), 11 interceptions, 30 clearances and five blocks in eight outings, playing a key role in two clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returning versus Lecce Nunez (shoulder) has been cleared to play in Saturday's match against Lecce, assistant Alberto Bertolini relayed.

Impact Nunez didn't experience setbacks and will be back after sitting out two fixtures. He could supplant Armel Bella-Kotchap and recapture his starting job, even though his replacement has been apt. He has notched 13 tackles (eight won), 11 interceptions, 30 clearances and five blocks in eight showings, contributing to two clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Inter Nunez (shoulder) "won't play against Inter, but his injury is mild, and he could return versus Lecce next week," coach Paolo Zanetti stated.

Impact Nunez will skip his second fixture in a row, but shouldn't be sidelined for much longer if everything goes to plan. Armel Bella-Kotchap is in line to get another start in the back.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injured in Cagliari contest Nunez left Sunday's match versus Cagliari after just 16 minutes due to a possible shoulder injury, Gianluca Di Marzio relayed.

Impact Nunez collided violently with an opponent in the air in the first couple of minutes and tried to gut it out before exiting without registering stats. Armel Bella-Kotchap got the call to substitute for him from the bench and would likely take over the starting job if Nunez were to miss time. He'll be examined ahead of Wednesday's game versus Como.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seven clearances in goalless draw Nunez recorded one shot (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Pisa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 95th minute.

Impact Nunez led Verona's team in clearances, which helped it maintain a relatively easy clean sheet, especially considering Pisa logged no shots that went to the goalkeeper. He has 30 clearances this season.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in Juventus meeting Nunez won three of three tackles and had one interception, five clearances and two blocks in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Juventus.

Impact Nunez had his hands full in the back as Juventus attacked a lot in the first hour of the game and filled the stat sheet. He has quickly become a defensive stalwart upon joining and has posted two or more clearances and at least one interception in each of the first four matches, racking up 18 and seven respectively, and registered 11 tackles (seven won) and three blocks, with one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sound in Cremonese fixture Nunez recorded one shot (zero on goal), one interception, seven clearances and one block in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Cremonese.

Impact Nunez was dependable in the back and contributed to stifling the enemies in Verona's maiden clean sheet. He notched eight tackles (four won), six interceptions, 13 clearances and one block in three fixtures.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notches five clearances verus Lazio Nunez won two of four tackles and had one interception and five clearances in Sunday's 4-0 loss against Lazio.

Impact Nunez didn't have a good showing, like the rest of the Verona rearguard, but he had his hands full all game long, which resulted in a busy stat line. Verona added some competition late in the window, and Nicolas Valentini (thigh) will eventually return. He has tallied eight tackles, five interceptions and seven clearances in two games, with no clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Verona Nunez has moved to Verona on loan with an option to buy from Celta Vigo.

Impact Nunez is poised for his second consecutive loan spell after starting for Athletic last season, where he wasn't a regular and played only 10 times in La Liga, notching 10 tackles, 17 interceptions, 46 clearances and four blocks and contributing to two clean sheets. He'll have a chance to become a fixture if he adapts quickly since Verona lost two starters, Pawel Dawidowicz and Diego Coppola, and Daniele Ghilardi is rumored to be on his way out as well.

JULY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to Celta Vigo Nunez is returning to his parent club Celta Vigo after ending his season-long loan spell in Athletic.

Impact Nunez featured in 14 games across all competitions for Athletic while on loan from Celta Vigo, providing two assists. The defender is now heading back to his parent club with two years left on his contract. He could play a role in the backline heading into the 2025/26 season as a backup option to Marcos Alonso in the back three.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In the squad list Nunez (hamstring) returned to training this week and has been included in the squad for Sunday's clash against Espanyol, the club announced.

Impact Nunez was sidelined for the last two games due to a hamstring injury but is fit again and will be available for Sunday's match. However, he has played very little this season and is expected to remain a bench option for now.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Nunez (hamstring) returned to training this week and is expected to be an option for Sunday's game against Espanyol, Javier R. Beltran of Diario AS reports.

Impact Nunez had missed Athletic's last two matches, but his return to training suggests he should be available for the weekend clash. Even if he's back, he shouldn't play a big role, as he's often been on the bench and has been limited to just four league outings in 2024/25.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still out for Girona game Nunez (hamstring) missed the last game against Betis due to a hamstring injury and will be out again for Saturday's clash against Girona as he continues to recover, the club announ...

Impact Nunez missed the last game and will be out again for Saturday's match. However, he has been a bench option on limited occasions, so his absence will not affect the starting lineup.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out with injury Nunez was not an option during the 2-2 draw with Real Betis with a hamstring injury.

Impact Nunez has only seen three appearances since his loan move from Celta, failing to solidify any type of role for the team. He joined Celta in 2022, having spent five campaigns in Athletic Club, only returning on just a loan basics.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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