Celta Vigo has responded Juventus offer for Mingueza

Óscar Mingueza is entering a decisive phase in his career as Celta de Vigo work tirelessly to prevent his departure, despite growing interest from abroad.

The Catalan defender has established himself as one of the most reliable performers in LaLiga this season, and the Galician club views him as a cornerstone of both their present and future project.

According to Es Desmarque, via Fichajes, Juventus are closely monitoring the situation and have already made their intentions clear.

The Italian giants are prepared to make a financially strong move, with the player’s camp reportedly considering a proposal that includes a signing bonus close to €5 million. However, Celta’s stance remains firm: Mingueza will not leave during the January transfer window.

Celta’s Firm Position and Sporting Importance

Celta de Vigo’s refusal to negotiate is rooted in both sporting and financial logic. Any potential transfer fee, estimated between €4 and €6 million, would only partially benefit the club, as FC Barcelona retain 50% of his economic rights.

From Celta’s perspective, Mingueza’s on-field impact far outweighs the limited financial return they would receive. Head coach Claudio Giráldez considers the defender indispensable.

His consistency, tactical intelligence, and versatility at full-back have been vital in LaLiga and in European competition, where Celta still harbor strong ambitions. Losing him mid-season would be a significant blow to the squad’s balance and objectives.

Contract Talks and Juventus’ Summer Strategy

To strengthen their position, Celta have presented Mingueza with one of the most lucrative contract offers in the club’s recent history. The proposal is worth around €4 million gross per year, a salary that would place him among the highest earners in the squad, alongside leaders such as Iago Aspas and Ilaix Moriba.

While ambitious, the club believes the wage structure can be balanced in the near future through expected departures and expiring contracts.
Juventus, meanwhile, are adopting a patient approach.

The Turin club understands that a January move is unrealistic but remains confident about revisiting the deal in the summer should Mingueza decide against renewing.

The player himself is keen to resolve his future quickly, as entering the final year of his contract without clarity is a risk he wants to avoid.
A final decision is expected between late January and early February. Until then, Mingueza will continue to be a central figure for Celta.

At A Sede, there is still belief that loyalty to the project, sporting prominence, and emotional ties can convince him to stay. Retaining Óscar Mingueza remains an absolute priority for Celta de Vigo.

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