Levante strengthens the midfield

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16/08/26 17:00:00

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Hugo Sotelo, a 22-year-old midfielder from Celta de Vigo, is the new player of Levante for the 2026-27 season. The Levante team has secured the loan of the Celta's youth player to strengthen the midfield in this summer market, becoming the second addition for this position after signing Dani Requena.

Hugo Sotelo switches from Celta to Levante

Levante continues to shape its squad with a focus on young players for the midfield. The arrival of Hugo Sotelo aligns with the Valencian club's intention to increase competition in the midfield with a player who already has experience in La Liga despite his youth.

Sotelo, who came through the youth ranks of Celta, will spend a season at Levante on loan. The deal does not currently include a permanent transfer, so the midfielder will return to the Vigo-based club once the loan expires, unless both clubs agree on new terms in the future.

During the last season, the player rotated appearances with Celta's first team, establishing himself as one of the team's midfield options. However, both the Galician club and the player's circle believe that a loan spell can enhance his development through more consistent playing opportunities.

Levante adds Sotelo after Dani Requena's signing

The Hugo Sotelo's arrival comes just days after Levante announced the signing of Dani Requena, another promising midfielder brought in to reinforce an area of the field which the coaching staff had identified as a priority during the summer planning.

With these two moves, the Levante club aims to expand alternatives in the midfield for a demanding season. The sporting direction has opted for young players, with room for growth and experience in professional football, rather than looking for veteran profiles in the market.

Sotelo's arrival also allows the coach to have a midfielder who can start the play from deeper positions and contribute to ball distribution, a facet that Levante aimed to strengthen before the start of the season.

Celta opts for a loan to boost the growth of Hugo Sotelo

From Celta's perspective, the departure of Hugo Sotelo is seen as an opportunity for the player to accumulate regular playing time. The midfielder remains under contract with the Vigo entity and continues to be part of the club's future plans, closely monitoring his progress during the loan spell.

As of now, details regarding a buy option or additional clauses included in the agreement between both clubs have not been disclosed. The deal has been sealed as a loan for the 2026-27 season, with the aim of giving the player the spotlight he would unlikely have at Celta.

The next step for Hugo Sotelo will be to join Levante's squad and start the preseason with his new teammates. The Valencian club has virtually completed the revamp of its midfield after the signings of Dani Requena and Sotelo, while Celta will stay attentive to the performance of its youth product in the upcoming months.

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