Celta de Vigo sign Uruguayan midfielder Matías Vecino from Lazio | OneFootball

Celta de Vigo has strengthened its squad with the signing of Uruguayan midfielder Matías Vecino from Lazio, with a contract valid until June 2027, the Spanish first division club announced this Monday.

“Celta and Lazio have reached an agreement for the transfer of midfielder Matías Vecino, who will wear the sky-blue jersey until June 2027,” the club from the city of Vigo stated in a release.

“With a profile that allows him to play both as a midfielder and as a defensive midfielder, Matías stands out for his physical presence, his ball recovery ability, and his excellent passing quality,” highlighted Celta in their statement.

Vecino, 34, had an extensive career in Serie A, where he played for Empoli, Fiorentina, Cagliari, Inter Milan, and Lazio.

In total, he played “more than 300 matches in the first division of Italian football, contributing 29 goals and 21 assists,” the statement emphasized.

“Developed in the youth ranks of Central Español FC, Vecino showed his potential in Uruguay's youth teams, becoming one of the key players in the historic qualification for the London 2012 Olympics, the first time the Uruguayan team qualified since 1928,” stated Celta. Shortly after, the player joined the main national team, for which he has already played 69 matches.

Celta, led by Claudio Giráldez, currently occupies the 7th position in LaLiga and will face Greek team PAOK in the round of 32 of the Europa League.

*With content from AFP

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