Official: Lazio Sell Matias Vecino to Celta Vigo | OneFootball

Lazio capped off their hectic winter transfer window by parting ways with Matias Vecino, who has become a new Celta Vigo player.

A Slow Deadline Day at Lazio

While the last five weeks witnessed some fireworks at Formello, the Mercato’s deadline day was relatively quiet, with little movement registered. The only new signing announced on Monday was 16-year-old Slovenian defender Blaz Kovac, who joined the club’s youth ranks.

Matias Vecino (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)

On the other hand, Tijjani Noslin, Reda Belahyane, and Nuno Tavares all ended up staying despite being linked to the exit door, though a departure cannot be completely ruled out, as the transfer market remains open in some countries, including Turkiye. Therefore, Besiktas can still technically sign Tavares until February 6.

Matias Vecino Ends Lazio Experience as He Joins Celta Vigo

Before the end of the day, Lazio announced on their official website a departure that had been in the air over the past 24 hours or so, confirming that Vecino has joined Celta Vigo on a permanent basis.

Vecino Leaves Italy After 13 Years

Vecino has been plying his trade in Italian football since joining Fiorentina in January 2013. He went on to represent Cagliari, Empoli, and Inter Milan before signing for Lazio as a free agent in the summer of 2022. At the end of last season, the Uruguayan penned a new one-year contract with an option for a second, but the two parties decided it was best to cut their ties in the middle of the campaign.