Celta Vigo chief confirms plans for summer transfer window
Celta Vigo president Marián Mouriño has this week provided an insight into the club's plans for the upcoming summer transfer window.
This, of course, comes fresh off a season to remember for Celta in 2024/25.
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Claudio Giráldez's troops are fresh off securing a 7th-placed finish in the La Liga table, enough to secure European football for next season.
Ahead of an upcoming Europa League adventure, it should in turn come as little surprise to hear of the Celestes' board planning to strengthen in the summer.
During an exchange with the media, as cited by Mundo Deportivo, on Friday, club president Marián Mouriño was drawn on whether or not she expects Celta Vigo to be active on the transfer front over the weeks and months ahead.
And the 50-year-old went on to confirm:
'The idea is to continue this season's squad and not let any key players leave. Goalkeeper is one of the positions we're going to strengthen.'
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Pressed specifically on the futures of Ilaix Moriba and Borja Iglesias, both of whom enjoyed productive loan spells at Balaídos this season, Mouriño added:
'We want them here, but they belong to other clubs and we have to reach an agreement.'
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