Celta Vigo nears agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for Abdoulaye Faye signing

Celta Vigo has reached a preliminary agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for the signing of Senegalese central defender Abdoulaye Faye, who will play on loan for the Galician club in the 2026-27 season. The 21-year-old left-back signed for the German club in the summer of 2025, coming from Swedish club BK Häcken, and with a long-term contract until June 2030.

What's happened?

Celta Vigo and Bayer Leverkusen have reached a preliminary agreement for the signing of Abdoulaye Faye. The player will play on loan for the Galician club in the 2026-27 season.

Why does it matter for Celta Vigo?

The signing of Abdoulaye Faye would be the third for the team managed by Claudio Giráldez, after the left-back Javi Galán and the midfielder Aleix Febas. The Galician club, in addition, has advanced negotiations for the arrival of a goalkeeper.

What comes next?

The next match for Celta Vigo is on February 21, 2027, against Athletic Club in a La Liga match. The Galician team is currently in sixth place in the table, with 44 points and a +4 goal difference. In the previous season, Celta Vigo finished in sixth place in La Liga, with 44 points and a +4 goal difference.

What about Javi Galán?

The left-back Javi Galán is currently injured and will not be able to play in the next match against Athletic Club.

What about the 2025-26 season?

In the previous season, Celta Vigo finished in sixth place in La Liga, with 44 points and a +4 goal difference. The Galician team also played in the Copa del Rey, where they were eliminated in the third round by Real Madrid.

What about the current competition?

Celta Vigo is currently in sixth place in the table, with 44 points and a +4 goal difference. The team is also 35 points behind the leaders, Barcelona.

What about the next season?

The next season, Celta Vigo will play on loan to Abdoulaye Faye, who will play for the Galician team in the 2026-27 season. The 21-year-old left-back signed for the German club in the summer of 2025, coming from Swedish club BK Häcken, and with a long-term contract until June 2030.