Unai Núñez joins a new team in LaLiga

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16/08/26 19:00:00

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Unai Núñez, 29-year-old center-back, is a new player for Espanyol. The defender is already in Barcelona after finalizing his departure from Celta de Vigo through a loan with a purchase option of 3 million euros, which will be mandatory if the perico team qualifies for European competition.

The operation was completed in just a few days and will allow Espanyol to add a defender with experience in LaLiga, while Celta reduces one of the highest salaries in its squad. The Catalan club will cover more than half of the player's salary during the season.

Unai Núñez leaves Celta de Vigo for Espanyol

Núñez was not part of the financial plans of Celta de Vigo, although his situation was not due to sporting reasons. The defender has a contract with the Galician team until 2029, but the club has chosen to facilitate his departure to reduce the wage bill.

The agreement includes an initial loan cost and a purchase option set at 3 million euros. This clause will only be automatically activated if Espanyol qualifies for a European competition at the end of the season; otherwise, the blanquiazul club will freely decide whether to make the purchase.

The Basque center-back lands after a last season with two different experiences. He started the campaign on loan at Hellas Verona and, after returning to Spanish football in January, played 13 LaLiga matches with Valencia, where he also occasionally played as a right-back.

Espanyol wins the LaLiga race for Unai Núñez

Núñez's addition was not straightforward. According to various reports, clubs like Rayo Vallecano, Valencia, Sevilla, Alavés, and Osasuna had shown interest in a defender with almost 200 appearances in La Liga. Finally, Espanyol accelerated negotiations and managed to reach an agreement with Celta de Vigo ahead of the rest of the suitors.

The signing meets one of the priorities of the sports management for this transfer window. Coach Manolo González was looking for an experienced center-back in LaLiga, capable of competing from the beginning of the championship without the need for an extended adaptation period.

Ready for the league debut

Núñez, who has already been officially announced this Thursday afternoon, can immediately join Espanyol's training sessions. His physical condition allows him to be available for the league debut against Levante, scheduled for August 16 at the RCDE Stadium.

Unai Núñez faces a new challenge in LaLiga after closing his chapter at Celta de Vigo. The next step will be his registration so he can be included in the squad for the first match of the season with Espanyol, where he arrives to replace Fernando Calero.

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