Celta Vigo are considering a move for Uruguayan defender Sebastián Cáceres to bolster their back line. The club's sporting director, Marco Garcés, confirmed the interest, stating the América de México player is among the options being weighed by the Galician side.
This news comes as Celta sit 18th in La Liga, having taken just one point from their opening three matches. Their record stands at zero wins, one draw, and two losses, with only one goal scored and four conceded for a -3 goal difference. Despite this start, internal confidence in the current squad remains high and is not seen as a cause for alarm.
Who is Sebastián Cáceres?
Sebastián Cáceres is a Uruguayan international centre-back currently playing for Club América in Mexico's Liga MX. His profile matches Celta Vigo's desire to strengthen their defence, a need identified by the technical staff. Coach Claudio Giráldez and his team are seeking defensive solidity to improve results, especially ahead of the next fixture against Real Sociedad. A win there could place the team in a better position than they finished the previous campaign. You can check the profiles of all players on our squad page.
What is Celta's transfer market plan?
Marco Garcés clarified that, for now, the club only anticipates the departure of winger Carles Pérez. This points to a relatively quiet transfer window, focused on selective additions rather than a major overhaul. Celta's strategy is to trust the core of the team and make specific adjustments, such as the potential signing of Cáceres. "Es una de las opciones que barajamos" (He is one of the options we are considering), Garcés said of the Uruguayan defender.
With an eight-point gap to leaders Real Madrid, the immediate objective is to start picking up points consistently. The squad, according to the directors, has enough quality to turn the season around. The next match, away at Real Sociedad on 3 September, represents a key opportunity. All upcoming fixtures are listed on our fixtures page.
How does the club view the season's start?
Although the start with one point from a possible nine is not ideal, the feeling within the club is not one of panic. They note the team finished last season with only one or two points more than they have now, suggesting a quick improvement is possible. Beating Real Sociedad would prove, in practice, that the team can be better than last season's. The absence of striker Borja Iglesias, currently sidelined, is a factor for the upcoming matches, with updates available in our injuries section.
Celta Vigo thus face a decisive week, with a potential defensive reinforcement on the table and a crucial match in San Sebastián that could set the tone for the coming weeks. The squad travels to Anoeta to face 14th-placed Real Sociedad on Thursday, 3 September 2026.
