Emery requests the signing of Óscar Mingueza

The Basque coach has pointed out the Spanish footballer as one of the potential signings for this winter transfer window

Héctor Andreu | 6 Jan 2025 | 14.32
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Aston Villa wants Óscar Mingueza / Goal.com
Aston Villa wants Óscar Mingueza / Goal.com

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Óscar Mingueza, a 25-year-old central defender, has established himself as one of the great revelations of the season at Celta de Vigo. Under the direction of Claudio Giráldez, the Catalan has become a reference point for his team, and his outstanding campaign has earned him call-ups in the last two lists of Luis de la Fuente's Spanish national team. This performance has not gone unnoticed outside of Spain, and several European clubs have shown interest in signing him, with Aston Villa being one of the most prominent.

Unai Emery, the coach of the English team, considers Mingueza a top priority to strengthen their defense in the winter transfer market. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Aston Villa board also views the addition of the former Barcelona player positively, although formal negotiations with Celta have not yet begun.

Barcelona Could Pocket a Good Sum

Mingueza, who joined the Galician team in 2022 after leaving Barcelona on a free transfer, has a contract until 2026 with a release clause set at 20 million euros. Additionally, Barcelona retains 50% of the player's economic rights in a future sale, which could benefit the Catalans if the transfer materializes.

While Celta aims to secure their player's continuity by renewing his contract, Aston Villa could make an offer in the coming months, positioning themselves as an attractive destination for the defender in his potential move to the demanding Premier League.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Emery pide el fichaje de Óscar Mingueza

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