Celta Vigo has confirmed that Óscar Mingueza will not continue with the team next season. The Catalan defender has decided not to accept the club's renewal offer.

What happened with Mingueza?

Mingueza arrived at Celta Vigo and played one season, but failed to convince the team to renew his contract. Celta Vigo finished the 2025/2026 season in sixth place with 54 points, which earned them a spot in the Europa League.

What does it mean for Celta Vigo?

Mingueza's departure is a blow to the team, as he was an important player in Claudio Giráldez's scheme. Celta Vigo must find a replacement for Mingueza in the transfer market. | Date | Match | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-05-23 | Celta Vigo - Sevilla | 1-0 |

What's next?

Celta Vigo will focus on finding new reinforcements for the next campaign. The team wants to improve its position in the table and make a good impression in the Europa League. The 2025/2026 season was a great campaign for Celta Vigo, which ended in sixth place in the First Division standings. As of July 1, 2026, Celta Vigo is in sixth place in La Liga with 54 points, 14 wins, 12 draws, and 12 losses from 38 games, with a recent form of WDLWW.