Celta wins the battle for Mingueza

Catalan was tempted by Juventus in this transfer market, but he will not move...

Héctor Andreu | 21 Jan 2026 | 14.56
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Mingueza stays at Celta / Marca
Mingueza stays at Celta / Marca

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Óscar Mingueza will not leave Celta de Vigo in this January market. The decision is firm and responds to a clear commitment from the sports management led by Marco Garcés, who has chosen to prioritize immediate sporting performance.

In recent weeks, rumors about a possible departure intensified. Juventus from Turin tried to take advantage of the player's contractual situation to negotiate a cut-price sale.

However, Celta de Vigo remained inflexible. They accepted the risk of losing him for free in the summer but understood that parting with a key piece now would weaken the team too much. According to EstadioDeportivo, the release clause, set at 20 million euros, set the starting point. No one would pay that amount in January with the player becoming a free agent in a few months.

Óscar Mingueza stops Juventus from Turin's plan

Italy persisted with the operation. Juventus even offered around four million euros to seal the immediate signing of Óscar Mingueza. Celta responded by raising their demands to ten million. This discrepancy made any agreement impossible between the parties.

Faced with the deadlock, Juventus from Turin has decided to wait. Their current plan is to try to sign him for free in the summer, hopeful that he won't renew. It was even leaked that Italian officials traveled to Vigo to explore a future pre-agreement with the player's circle.

Mingueza stays at Celta

Celta de Vigo makes a move to convince him

Far from accepting defeat, Celta de Vigo has reacted in recent days. The club has presented a very ambitious contract extension proposal. The offer would place Óscar Mingueza at the top salary level in the squad, on par with key players like Borja Iglesias or Marcos Alonso.

Nevertheless, the challenge remains complex. Economically, competing with Juventus from Turin is very tough, especially considering signing bonuses.

Decisive six months in LaLiga

Celta relies on the sporting aspect. These six months in LaLiga will be crucial to try to persuade the Catalan full-back to stay at Balaídos. The club sees keeping him now as a victory, albeit bittersweet. The risk is evident, but the commitment is clear.

If he ultimately leaves for free in the summer, there will be no financial compensation for either Celta or Barcelona, who retain 50% of a future transfer. For now, the goal is clear. Óscar Mingueza will continue to compete in Vigo, and Celta will exhaust all avenues to convince him that his future could also lie in Balaídos.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Celta gana la batalla por Mingueza

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