Giráldez demands signings in January

The Celta de Vigo is preparing changes in its sports planning for January, after Claudio Giráldez and Marco Garcés have come closer to an agreement on the need to bring in reinforcements. The drought of 300 minutes without scoring in La Liga and the 0-0 draw against Levante, despite taking 23 shots, have reignited the debate about the team's priorities.

Marco Garcés shifts stance on Celta's lack of goals

Marco Garcés's change in discourse is significant. On October 31, prior to the 3-0 defeat against Rayo Vallecano, the director of football asserted that the squad had enough resources to improve its offensive numbers. Eight days later, he acknowledged that he is coordinating with Giráldez to clarify the team's needs.

The draw against Levante reinforces the debate. The Celta de Vigo recorded its third consecutive match in La Liga without scoring and accumulated 300 minutes of drought, despite generating 23 shots at Balaídos. The visiting goalkeeper, Mathew Ryan, and the lack of precision from the attackers prevented the home dominance from translating into goals.

The difficulty lies not only in creating chances but also in converting them into goals. This difference will be crucial in deciding what profile the sports management should seek in the winter: a player capable of creating advantages with the pass or a striker who can turn opportunities into goals.

🎙️Claudio Giráldez : "I would like us to stay united and trust the players" ➡️ The coach of @RCCelta qualified the match against @LevanteUD as the best of the season and defended the performance of his players https://t.co/0tobK2VDFL

— En Xogo (@EnXogoG) November 8, 2026

Claudio Giráldez must define what signings are needed in January

During the past summer, Claudio Giráldez requested a midfielder capable of organizing play and distributing the ball, but that signing did not materialize. Now, the lack of offensive effectiveness adds another possible priority to the Celta de Vigo's planning.

The coach, however, has not publicly indicated that he needs to replace his forwards. After the draw against Levante, he defended the work of his players and reminded that several members of the squad have demonstrated goal-scoring ability at different stages. His message aims at regaining confidence and improving finishing without abandoning the style of play.

The sports management must also consider the circumstances of a season with commitments in LaLiga, the Europa League, and the Copa del Rey. Injuries and international call-ups reduce the available options, while the participation of the reserve team in the Second Division adds demands to the management of the squad.

The winter market will open on January 1, 2027, but there are still no confirmed names or a officially announced priority position. The upcoming meetings between Marco Garcés and Claudio Giráldez will need to determine if the financial resources are allocated to a playmaker, a finisher, or more than one signing.

The decision will shape the Celta de Vigo's signing strategy for the second half of the season. The next step will be to clarify the needs during the international break and convert the sports diagnosis into market objectives before the January window opens.