Celta don't know what to do to get rid of this soccer player

Celta de Vigo is already working in advance on the planning of the next summer transfer market, and one of the most concerning issues in the Balaídos offices has a name: Carles Pérez, currently loaned to Aris de Thessaloniki.

The 27-year-old forward is not part of the club's sporting plans, and his contractual situation represents a difficult burden to bear. The sports management is aware that finding him a definitive exit will be one of the top priorities once the season concludes.

A signing that never quite fit

Carles Pérez's time at Celta never lived up to the expectations set upon his arrival. The club saw him as a winger capable of making a difference, bringing imbalance and becoming a key piece of the project. However, his performance has been inconsistent, and his prominence has faded over the seasons.

Neither the various coaching changes nor tactical variations managed to bring out his best. The player lost importance in the team, becoming a regular in secondary rotations or even being left out. This lack of continuity led to his loan to Aris Thessaloniki, a temporary solution that did not solve the underlying problem.

In Vigo, it is acknowledged that the player has not delivered the expected sporting return and that his profile no longer fits the rebuilding idea desired at the club.

A salary that complicates any exit

Beyond the sporting aspect, Carles Pérez's main obstacle is financial. He has one of the highest salaries in the squad, a figure that is disproportionate in comparison to his performance and role in recent years.

This contract significantly hinders any transfer operation. Many clubs that might be interested in the player are unwilling to take on his wages, forcing Celta to consider unfavorable options like new loans or even subsidizing part of his salary to facilitate his departure.

There is a clear sense of stagnation in Balaídos. The player does not contribute on the field, occupies a significant salary space, and limits the room for strengthening other more critical positions. Consequently, his situation is internally viewed as one of the main issues to resolve.

Summer, the last chance to close the chapter

Celta's sports management is certain that the upcoming summer must mark the end of the relationship with Carles Pérez. The goal is to find a definitive exit to free up wage mass and conclude a chapter that has become a constant source of complications.

No scenario is ruled out. From a low-cost transfer to a negotiated termination, through creative operations that may involve future sale percentages. The priority is not to make large sums but to alleviate the club's financial structure and regain room to build a more balanced squad.

The player himself is aware that his future lies in definitively leaving Vigo. He needs stability, continuity, and a context where he can feel important, something Celta cannot offer him at this point.

Thus, barring an unexpected turn of events, the summer will be crucial. Celta faces key months to solve one of its big headaches, with Carles Pérez being one of the mandatory departures if the club aims to progress towards a more sustainable and competitive project.