Willing to pay the 20 kilos from Mingueza's release clause

The Catalan defender has become a priority for Aston Villa

Héctor Andreu | 12 Jan 2025 | 12.09
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Óscar Mingueza is about to sign for Aston Villa / Transfermarkt
Óscar Mingueza is about to sign for Aston Villa / Transfermarkt

Óscar Mingueza is close to changing teams in the upcoming winter transfer market. The Catalan defender, currently at Celta de Vigo, has sparked the interest of Aston Villa, who seem determined to trigger his release clause set at 20 million euros. According to the renowned transfer expert Matteo Moretto, the "villains" see the 25-year-old player as an opportunity to strengthen their defense for the second half of the season.

Celta, facing a tough time in La Liga, could lose one of its defensive mainstays if this deal materializes. However, they won't be the only ones benefiting financially, as FC Barcelona, holding 50% of the player's economic rights, would receive around 10 million euros if the transfer goes through.

Ready to pay the 20 million release clause

Monchi, sports director of Aston Villa, was present at the recent match between Celta and Rayo Vallecano in Vallecas, closely observing the performance of the Catalan center-back. Everything indicates that the English team is willing to make a strong bid for Mingueza, who has been instrumental in Celta's defensive system since his arrival.

Mingueza's imminent move to Aston Villa could be a strategic maneuver not only for the English team but also for Celta and Barça, all hoping to benefit from the financial impact this operation would bring.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Dispuestos a pagar los 20 kilos de la cláusula de Mingueza