One player who could be on the move in 2025 is Oscar Mingueza. The 25-year-old defender had a remarkable start to the season: two goals and three assists in the opening rounds, and although his scoring output has dried up since then, his impressive performances for Celta Vigo have continued.
If Jonathan Tah joins next summer, Eric Garcia is likely to be shown the way out, and he might not be the only centre-back to face a similar fate. @sport
— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) December 6, 2024
One way or another, Mingueza’s situation will likely be resolved next summer. Celta wants to acquire the remaining 50% of his rights from Barcelona, while offering him a contract beyond the expiration of his current contract, which ends in 2026.
However, he could end up being sold before this happens if a club pays the €20 million release clause in his contract. Relevo say that RB Leipzig have joined the race to sign Mingueza, whose sale would bring the much-needed sum of €10 million to Barcelona.
It remains to be seen where Mingueza ends up playing his football in the 2025-26 season. Celta are desperate to retain his services and although he is unlikely to return to Barcelona, the Catalans could have a lot to say in the transfer process.