Four Celta Vigo players exit as contracts expire; Alonso negotiates renewal
On June 30, 2026, four Celta Vigo players—Óscar Mingueza, Joseph Aidoo, Franco Cervi, and Mihailo Ristic—left the club upon contract expiry. Marcos Alonso is in renewal talks. Mingueza, a Spanish international, departs after 147 matches, while Aidoo’s career was impacted by injury. The club also parted ways with two additional players, marking a significant squad overhaul.
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Celta de Vigo Announces Departure of Six Players Including Mingueza and Aidoo
On June 30, 2026, Celta de Vigo officially announced the departures of six players: Óscar Mingueza, Joseph Aidoo, Franco Cervi, Marc Vidal, Mihailo Ristić, and Fer López. Fer López, who was loaned from Wolverhampton, may return to Celta if the English club agrees to extend his loan for another year. Wolverhampton was relegated to the second division in 2025-26 and paid over €20 million for López in 2025. Mingueza, a former Barcelona player and Spanish international, departs after 147 official matches. Aidoo, a Ghanaian international, saw his time at the club marred by a serious injury in October 2023. Ristić and Cervi had limited playing time, and goalkeeper Marc Vidal had his contract terminated early. The club thanked all six for their professionalism and dedication.
FútbolAidoo, Cervi, Ristic, and Mingueza leave Celta de Vigo; Marcos Alonso negotiates renewal
As of June 30, 2026, four Celta de Vigo players—Joseph Aidoo, Franco Cervi, Mihailo Ristic, and Óscar Mingueza—have officially ended their contracts and left the club. Franco Cervi's five-year stint ended with no league appearances this season, totaling only 165 minutes in other competitions. Joseph Aidoo, who suffered a career-altering Achilles tendon rupture three years ago, played 875 minutes in 12 matches this season, leaving after nearly seven years. Mihailo Ristic struggled with muscle injuries over three seasons, appearing in only 41 matches. Óscar Mingueza chose not to accept a renewal offer, leaving after four years with 147 official matches, 7 goals, and 15 assists. In contrast, Marcos Alonso has finished his contract but is negotiating a renewal with the club.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaFour Celta Vigo Players Leave as Contracts Expire; Marcos Alonso in Renewal Talks
On June 30, 2026, four Celta Vigo players—Joseph Aidoo, Franco Cervi, Mihailo Ristic, and Óscar Mingueza—officially left the club after their contracts expired. Defender Marcos Alonso also saw his contract end but is currently negotiating a renewal. Franco Cervi, who arrived as a high-profile signing five years ago, leaves with minimal playing time this season, having not debuted in La Liga and accumulating only 165 minutes in other competitions. Joseph Aidoo, a fan favorite, never fully recovered from an Achilles tendon rupture three years ago and played 875 minutes in 12 matches this season. Mihailo Ristic struggled with muscle injuries over three seasons, appearing in only 41 matches. Óscar Mingueza, who declined a renewal offer, departs after four years with a notable legacy of 147 official matches, 7 goals, and 15 assists. The departures mark a significant squad overhaul for the Vigo-based La Liga club.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaAidoo, Cervi, Ristic and Mingueza Leave Celta Vigo as Contracts Expire
On June 30, 2026, four Celta Vigo players — Joseph Aidoo, Franco Cervi, Mihailo Ristic, and Óscar Mingueza — officially ended their contracts with the club and will not renew. Marcos Alonso, who also ended his contract, remains in negotiations for a possible renewal. Aidoo, a fan favorite, saw his performance decline after a serious Achilles tendon injury. Cervi, once a high-profile signing, leaves after five seasons with minimal recent playing time. Ristic struggled with muscle injuries across three seasons, playing only 41 matches. Mingueza chose not to accept a renewal offer, departing after four years and 147 official appearances with 7 goals and 15 assists.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaMingueza leads painful Celta exit as four players depart on contract expiry
Four Celta Vigo players—Óscar Mingueza, Mihailo Ristic, Franco Cervi, and Joseph Aidoo—will leave the club on June 30 when their contracts expire. The most significant departure is Spanish international Mingueza, 27, who has been a regular starter since joining from Barcelona in 2022, playing 147 official matches. His future is linked to Juventus. Defender Marcos Alonso, whose contract also ends June 30, has agreed to stay one more season. Aidoo's time was marred by a serious injury in October 2023; he played 12 matches this season. Ristic and Cervi had minimal involvement, with the club having tried to offload them last summer. Ristic played 14 matches (743 minutes) and Cervi only appeared in two Copa matches and one Europa League game.
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