Uruguayan central defender Sebastián Cáceres has become the sixth and final summer signing for Celta Vigo, arriving from Club América. His addition, confirmed this Friday, strengthens the Galician team's defense as they look to improve their LaLiga position, currently sitting 16th with just two points from four matches.
Cáceres, aged 27, is already in Vigo and could be available for Monday's match against Getafe on September 7th. The player explained his decision to join the sky-blue project, highlighting manager Claudio Giráldez's influence. "Claudio made it clear to me that this was the right place for me," the defender stated about the conversation that sealed his transfer.
What does Cáceres bring to Celta's defense?
Sebastián Cáceres describes himself as a footballer with a very defined profile for his position. "I believe I am very competitive, aggressive and always attentive to backing up my teammate. Those would be my main characteristics," declared the Uruguayan. These are precisely the qualities Giráldez is looking for in a team aiming to be more defensively solid after conceding four goals in the first four league matches.
His arrival comes at a time when Celta urgently needs points. With only one goal scored and a negative three goal difference, the team needs to stabilize their play from the back. Cáceres arrives to compete for a spot in central defense, where the team has shown some fragility early in the season. You can check the team's complete performance on our stats page.
How did Giráldez convince the Uruguayan defender?
Claudio Giráldez's role was decisive in Sebastián Cáceres's final decision. The Galician manager held a direct conversation with the footballer where he conveyed his vision for the project. Cáceres became convinced that Celta represents a growing team with clear playing ideas.
"It's a team in growth, that has been doing things very well," the defender assessed about the sky-blue squad. Additionally, Cáceres highlighted the playing style Giráldez aims to implement: a team that seeks prominence, presses high and tries to play most of the time in the opponent's half. This offensive approach needs a solid defense that allows taking risks, a role the new signing intends to fulfill.
What references did Cáceres have about Celta?
Before making his decision, Sebastián Cáceres consulted with his compatriot Matías Vecino, who wore the Celta shirt last season. The Uruguayan midfielder, no longer part of the squad, conveyed a very positive assessment about multiple aspects.
Vecino spoke well of the team, the city of Vigo and the good atmosphere within the dressing room. These direct references from someone who recently experienced life at the club finally convinced Cáceres about his choice. The defender particularly valued getting first-hand knowledge about daily life at the club and adaptation to the city.
When will Cáceres make his Celta Vigo debut?
Sebastián Cáceres will begin working under Claudio Giráldez's orders this Saturday, just one day after his signing was confirmed. The adaptation pace will be intense because it's not ruled out that the defender could travel with the team to Getafe for Monday's match.
The encounter against the azulón side represents an important opportunity for Celta, who need to earn their first three points of the season. Getafe currently occupies 14th position, just two places above the Vigo team. A victory would allow Celta to escape the relegation spots and begin climbing the table, where they currently trail leaders Barcelona by seven points. You can follow the table's evolution in our standings section.
Cáceres's arrival completes Celta's signing policy for this summer and reinforces a defense seeking greater solidity. His debut could come next Monday, September 7th, at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, where Celta will search for their first victory of the 2026-27 season.
