GIRÁLD EZ PLOTS CONTINUITY AS CELTA EYE LATE MARKET MOVES
Claudio Giráldez is pleased with how Celta Vigo are handling the transfer market, aiming to keep the core from last season while leaving room for a possible late flourish in the final 20 days of the window. The coach has kept faith in most of the squad, with Fer López and Alfon the notable losses on this occasion, but not ruling out new additions before the window closes.
The squad remains largely intact
Giráldez stressed that his first objective was to retain as many players from the previous campaign as possible, and that objective has been met aside from the exits of Alfon and Fer López. He claimed the group still has the resources to compete from the start of the season and believes the team is broadly well equipped to deploy different tactical systems. “We have the block from last year, which was my main concern,” he said, underscoring the importance of preserving continuity.
Open to changes, but cautious about stability
While he is happy with the current state of affairs, the coach did not close the door on further reinforcements. “The market is open and until it ends, the squad is open to what may happen,” he noted, reinforcing his stance that the market remains fluid even after the league begins.
Keeping the core on and off the pitch
The most positive development for Giráldez is the return of key players from last season’s loan spell: Borja Iglesias and Ilaix Moriba remain with the club, and Sergio Carreira has renewed his contract. The trio is seen as central to maintaining both on-field performance and squad harmony. Giráldez highlighted that their continuity is as important for the dressing room as for the tactical resources they bring.
First-team decisions on squad depth
Giráldez confirmed that Yoel Lago, Jones, and Javi Rodríguez, who all have Fortuna first-team contracts, will not be stepping down to the B team for Primera RFEF play “at any level” and will remain integrated with the first team.
Youth and academy players
Manu Fernández and Miguel Román had opportunities to stay with the first team from the start of pre-season, a sign of the club’s faith in home-grown talent. Their continued presence is framed as a vote of confidence in the academy system.
Aspas potential longer-term stay
Giráldez reiterated his wish to have Iago Aspas beyond the current season, signaling a desire to maintain the club’s attacking leadership and experience for at least another campaign.
What to watch in the final weeks
– Whether further signings arrive to complement the core without destabilizing the balance.
– The ongoing negotiations around Aspas’s future and any potential extension.
– How the retained core, especially Iglesias, Ilaix Moriba, and Carreira, impact cohesion and performance in pre-season and early competitive fixtures.
Summary
Celta Vigo’s summer strategy centers on preserving the backbone of last season while staying alert to late-market opportunities. The reaffirmed commitment to Borja Iglesias, Ilaix Moriba, Carreira, and possibly Aspas suggests a stable platform for the upcoming season, with a view to combining continuity with targeted additions to push for positive results.
Positive note
The emphasis on squad unity and a strong core provides a hopeful outlook for a cohesive, experience-rich team capable of adapting to multiple tactical setups as the new season unfolds.