Celta Vigo has announced the return of Javi Galán, an Extremaduran full-back who returns to his former home. The winger signs until 2028 and becomes the second reinforcement for the celestial team in this summer market.

What happened to Javi Galán?

Javi Galán left Celta Vigo in the 2023/24 season to join Atlético de Madrid. Since then, he has continued to accumulate experience in different competitions such as the UEFA Champions League, the Spanish Super Cup or the FIFA Club World Cup.

Why is his return important for Celta Vigo?

The return of Javi Galán is a key reinforcement for Celta Vigo's left flank. With his ability to cover the entire flank, his depth in attack and his ability to overcome rivals in one-on-one situations, the Extremaduran full-back can fit perfectly into Claudio Giráldez's scheme.

What's next for Javi Galán and Celta Vigo?

Javi Galán will again share a dressing room with players he coincided with in his previous stage, such as Iago Aspas, Sergio Carreira, Williot Swedberg, Carlos Domínguez, Hugo Sotelo, Iván Villar, Hugo Álvarez or Pablo Durán. The current situation of Celta Vigo is as follows: | Statistic | Value | | --- | --- | | League position | 6th in La Liga | | Points | 54 pts | | Games played | 38 | | Recent form | WDLWW | | Last result | Celta Vigo 1-0 Sevilla (2026-05-23) |