Couhaib Driouech has arrived in Vigo to sign for Celta Vigo. The 24-year-old Moroccan forward came this afternoon from PSV Eindhoven to become the club’s first paid signing of the summer.
Celta Vigo will pay an amount close to 7 million euros for the services of Couhaib Driouech. This transfer represents the first significant expenditure by the club in this summer’s transfer window, following a period in which only free transfers had been completed. The fee approaches the limit set by the sporting direction to strengthen the attack, a request explicitly made by head coach Claudio Giráldez, who had identified the winger as a key piece to add more verticality to the team.
The player has traveled to the club’s social headquarters in Vigo to sign his contract. Sources close to the operation indicate that the official announcement could come on Tuesday, making him the fifth summer signing for Celta. The club aims to finalize the deal before the next league match to have the player available as soon as possible.
Despite the arrival of Driouech, Celta Vigo still requires reinforcements in other areas. The technical staff’s priority remains signing a right-back defender capable of immediate impact, as well as a midfielder who can balance creativity and defensive duties. These needs persist even after this attacking addition, suggesting the sporting department plans to continue operating in the market.
Celta Vigo currently sits 12th in La Liga with 1 point from one draw and one loss in their opening fixture. The team has scored and conceded zero goals so far, leaving them five points behind league leaders Sevilla. Their next match is at home against Athletic Club on August 30, a game the coaching staff hopes to approach with more attacking options thanks to additions like Driouech, whose profile matches the need for width.
