Hugo González’s bargain Valencia exit underlined as Celta’s pre-season sensation | OneFootball

Hugo González is lighting up Celta de Vigo’s pre-season, scoring six in four friendlies, including three in four minutes against Sassuolo. The blitz could earn the Valencian a full promotion to Claudio Giráldez’s first team, who will play in Europe next season.

Raised in Valencia’s academy, he departed last summer on minimal terms. According to Superdeporte, Valencia let him leave for free in exchange for performance-related bonuses and 30 per cent of any future sale, terms that might yield a small return but left them without a player whose stock is rising.

Valencia gave up quickly after his loan to Cartagena, his first taste of professional football, failed to take off. Despite being the standout for their B team, he was then loaned to Celta B in Primera RFEF.

Impressed, the Galician club bought him. He excelled in a historic campaign, becoming the clear hero of Celta B’s promotion to Segunda División with goals and decisive contributions.

He has showcased a sharp direct free-kick and a clean strike from mid-range, adding variety to his threat.

Source: Superdeporte

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