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The market could still bring an unexpected move in Vigo. Celta is working against the clock to secure the return of Denis Suárez, a player who could become the piece that completes Claudio Giráldez's squad.
According to Sport, the agreement between the player and the board is almost finalized, although the operation is still subject to the club freeing up salary space.
Denis's return would not be just any signing. The player from Salceda, trained in A Madroa, would arrive to provide creativity and imbalance in the final third of the field, a role that currently falls almost exclusively on the shoulders of Iago Aspas. The departure of Fer López has accentuated that need, and Giráldez has already given the green light to the operation.
However, the sky blue club needs to make room in their financial fair play. Attention is focused on Augusto Cervi and Joseph Aidoo, two players whom the board will try to convince to end their time at Balaídos. The exit of Iván Villar is not an option, as it would require immediately finding another goalkeeper.
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This potential return of Denis Suárez also has an institutional background. The arrival of Marián Mouriño to the presidency has meant a change in the club's internal policy. Unlike his father, Carlos Mouriño, Marián has had no qualms about building bridges with figures who were contentious in the past. First was the reconciliation with Mayor Abel Caballero to unblock the reform of Balaídos, and now it seems that the redemption story also extends to the player from Salceda.
The bond between Denis and Celta has had its ups and downs. At one point, his transfer to Manchester City helped the club financially in times of great difficulty. Years later, in 2019, his first return for 12.9 million materialized, a move that shared the spotlight with the arrivals of Rafinha and Santi Mina. However, that "return operation" did not meet expectations, with irregular performance that only found continuity under Coudet's leadership.
The real distancing came with the so-called "Bryan Bugarín case," where the influence of the agency related to Denis caused friction with the board. The midfielder was sidelined, going on loan to Espanyol in 2023, where he couldn't prevent relegation. He then joined Villarreal, an ideal setting alongside Marcelino, but physical problems limited his impact, and the Yellow Submarine now seeks to terminate his contract.
The possibility of a second return gains strength. For Celta, it would mean regaining a player with proven talent, eager to prove himself, and with an undeniable emotional connection to the club and its fans. The outcome will depend on the board's ability to reduce the payroll and meet LaLiga's requirements. The countdown is already underway, and in Balaídos, there is a dream of seeing Denis Suárez dressed in sky blue again.
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