Mingueza Joins Celta Vigo as Barça Resets its Transfer Targets
Xavi Hernández has trimmed the squad for the upcoming Americas tour by letting go five players, signaling a shift in Barcelona’s transfer plans. The first major move toward stabilization has now materialized: Òscar Mingueza will move to Celta de Vigo for the next four seasons.
The two clubs have already sealed an agreement on the deal. The transfer fee is expected to be modest, roughly around two million euros, with Barcelona retaining a percentage of a future sale to protect their interests.
Mingueza joins a Celta side eager to bolster their defense as they push to improve in La Liga. Vigo has promised him regular minutes and a clear pathway to grow at the senior level, which aligns with Mingueza’s priority to advance his professional football career.
Other clubs such as Real Valladolid, Getafe, and Girona were in the running for Mingueza, yet Celta stood out and ultimately prevailed, convincing the player and his representatives of the best long‑term fit.
There remain a few contractual details to finalize Mingueza’s move to Celta, but barring any last‑minute hurdles, the transfer should be completed within the next few days, and Mingueza will no longer be part of Xavi’s immediate plans. [Citation]
With Mingueza out, Barça now faces four open cases: the futures of Samuel Umtiti, Riqui Puig, Neto, and Martin Braithwaite. Of these, the goalkeeper position appears to present the strongest option for a move, with Napoli cited as a potential landing destination for Neto should negotiations progress favorably. [Citation]
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