La Liga club intend to acquire 50% of defender’s rights still owned by Barcelona | OneFootball

Oscar Mingueza was one of Barcelona’s heroes when the team was arguably at its lowest point. Coming up from the academy, the youngster stepped up his game and proved himself as a reliable option under Ronald Koeman.

The player eventually left the team for Celta Vigo after it became clear that Xavi Hernandez did not count on him. Two years later, he is tearing the league apart with his exceptional quality for the Galicians.

Celta Vigo desperate to take control

When Barcelona sold Mingueza in 2022, they retained leverage over 50% of his rights and thus a significant share of any future transfer fee. Notably, they did not get any buyback clause.

Now, as revealed by MARCA, Celta Vigo are desperate to secure complete control over the defender’s future and are pushing to get 100% of his rights.

Barcelona will understandably not make it easy for the Galicians to secure the remaining 50% of Mingueza’s rights, especially given the player’s hot run of form this season. It remains to be seen if the two parties can reach an agreement.

Oscar Mingueza has impressed at Celta Vigo. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Speaking to the media recently, the football director of Celta Vigo, Marco Garces insisted that Mingueza only thought of staying at the club.

“Barcelona have no repurchase option, they have fifty per cent of a possible subsequent sale. I have met with the player’s representative and with Mingueza we know that his intention is to stay here and our intention is for him to stay,” he said.

So far this season, the 25-year-old defender has started 7 games for Celta Vigo in La Liga and averages 71 minutes per game. In that duration, he has scored two goals, provided three assists and averaged one key pass per game.

While Barcelona were reportedly considering bringing the player back, the lack of a buy-back clause complicates that operation.

Moreover, Mingueza may not be open to a return given the severe competition at the club and the fact that he is just getting started on the big stage. The Catalans, thus, may very well look to milk the most out of the 50% rights they retain.