Celta Vigo pushing to sign Riqui Puig

Barcelona midfielder is a target for Celta Vigo in the summer transfer window.

The reports in Spain suggested that Celta Vigo are pushing to sign Riqui Puig.

His contract is set to expire at the end of the 2022/23 campaign. The midfielder has featured in 14 matches for Barcelona this term, providing one assist in all competitions.

The 22-year-old has been touted as one of the brightest young prospects in Spain.

Riqui Puig has represented Spain at Under-21 level, winning four caps.

It is evident that Barcelona manager does not see him as a key part of his plans, and the Spain international is believed to be available for transfer.

By the club’s own admission, Barcelona midfielder is Celta’s number one transfer target. El Chacho is a firm fan of Puig and Celta could make a move for the player if the financial aspect makes sense.

Celta Vigo are in the market for just a handful of statement signings who can improve the first-team.

There is no doubt that Riqui Puig will take Celta’s midfield to a different level.

According to the report, “Celta Vigo are eyeing Barcelona midfielder Riqui Puig. Celta are keen to sign the youngster this summer, but won’t wait around forever for Puig to make up his mind. Puig has a deal with Barca to 2023 and will be offered new terms, says Mundo Deportivo. Celta are pushing the midfielder to make a quick decision – whether to renew or leave. Celta want a quick decision from Puig so their summer market plans aren’t affected by the prospect of him delaying things.”

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Barcelona are not in a position where they need to sell and would like to keep hold of the midfielder, but right offer may force the club to consider a deal.

Good signing for Celta Vigo?

If Puig is available for the right price, then he could be a clever acquisition for Celta.

Riqui Puig has all the skillset required to be a success story at Celta Vigo. Therefore, it makes sense for El Chacho to step up his attempts to bring the Spain midfielder to La Liga side.

Stylistically, he would be a great fit in Vigo.

It will be interesting to see if Celta make their move for the 22-year-old in the coming months.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.