BOMBSHELL: The giant coming to take Illaix Moriba out of Celta

Ilaix Moriba has become one of the names that Juventus de Turin is closely following to strengthen their midfield for the upcoming season. The player has become one of the best signings of Celta de Vigo recovering stability in LaLiga, and his evolution has not gone unnoticed in Italy.

The interest, for now, is in an initial phase. Tuttosport reports that there are no advanced negotiations or a formal offer on the table, but the Bianconeri sports management has already made an initial inquiry to understand the conditions of an operation that could grow during the market.

Ilaix Moriba regains status at Celta de Vigo

The case of Ilaix Moriba is that of a talent that seemed to have stalled and has found continuity again at Balaídos. After breaking through very young at Barcelona, debuting with the first team at just 17 years old, and being identified as one of the great promises of European football, his career entered a complicated phase.

RB Leipzig paid around 16 million euros for him in 2021, but his adventure in Germany barely took off. He only played 6 games with the German team and ended up on loan to regain minutes and confidence.

He first found some stability in Valencia, where he played 46 matches and scored 1 goal, and then took a decisive step at Celta de Vigo. In Vigo, he felt important again, to the point that the Galician club opted for his permanent signing and tied him until 2029.

Juventus de Turin seeks physicality and dynamism

Juventus de Turin sees in Ilaix Moriba a profile that is not abundant in their current squad. He is a midfielder with power, range, the ability to break lines while dribbling, and a physical presence that can fit well in a demanding league like Serie A.

At 23 years old, the Guinean international still has room for improvement. His market value is around 15 million euros, a manageable figure for a top European club, although Celta does not have an urgent need to sell a player with a long contract.

In Turin, they particularly value his ability to cover a lot of ground and contribute both in recovery and construction. He is not a static holding midfielder or a purely creative midfielder but a hybrid player capable of bringing energy and verticality to the midfield.

LaLiga has brought out his best

LaLiga has been key in reviving Ilaix Moriba's career. In the 2024/2025 season, he played 25 matches, 1 goal, and 2 assists with Celta, while in the 2025/2026 season, he increased his prominence to 48 games, 2 goals, and 4 assists across all competitions.

These figures reflect a clear change: from an unstable prospect to a useful piece within a competitive project. Claudio Giráldez has given him confidence, continuity, and a context where his physical virtues weigh more than his decision-making flaws.

Celta de Vigo knows that his growth could attract significant offers. The Galician entity invested in him with performance in mind but also with a possible future revaluation. A strong proposal from Italy would require a careful evaluation.

Juventus, on the other hand, does not want to rush. The name is on the table, but the Italian club has more alternatives to strengthen a zone of the field they consider a priority. The operation will depend on the price, the player's stance, and Celta's ability to resist.

In any case, Ilaix Moriba is back on the radar of top clubs. His time in LaLiga has allowed him to rebuild his image, and if he maintains this progression, Juventus de Turin's interest could soon shift from mere monitoring to a real offensive move.

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