Lazio Midfielder Set to Complete Celta Vigo Deadline-Day Move | OneFootball

Matias Vecino is on the verge of parting ways with Lazio on the final day of the winter transfer window and joining Celta Vigo.

The Background

The 34-year-old has been a Biancocelesti player since making the move from Inter Milan in the summer of 2022. At the end of the previous campaign, the two parties decided to extend their collaboration by signing a one-year contract with an option for a second. However, they’re apparently destined to part ways following an underwhelming first half of the season.

Matias Vecino Finalizing Celta Vigo Transfer

On Sunday afternoon, it was first revealed that Celta Vigo made an approach for Vecino. According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedullà, the Spanish club has now reached an agreement with Lazio, who have agreed to release the player five months ahead of time. Therefore, the veteran is ready to fly to Spain, leaving Italian football after more than 12 years of service.

Reda Belahyane to Hellas Verona Off?

As the source explains, Vecino’s departure will have direct consequences on Reda Belahyane, whom Lazio had agreed to send back to Hellas Verona. With the Uruguayan veteran leaving Formello, Maurizio Sarri now wants to keep the young Moroccan, as he doesn’t want to lose two central midfielders on deadline day, unless the club is willing to sign a new player.

Will Lazio Sign a New Midfielder on Deadline Day?

The Biancocelesti have acquired the services of Kenneth Taylor from Ajax and Polish teenager Adrian Przbyborek, but Sarri insisted that the club has yet to properly replace Matteo Guendouzi, who was sold to Fenerbahce in the first week of January.