What Barcelona Stand To Benefit From Aston Villa's Pursuit of Celta Vigo's Oscar Mingueza

Written by Olaleye Oluwadamilola

Celta Vigo’s Oscar Mingueza has emerged as a top defensive target for EPL club, Aston Villa and are ready to go all out for his signature but the stumbling block is the €20m release cause which they aren’t willing to pay and with his 50% transfer fee going to Barcelona, Celta won’t open negotiations if it isn’t triggered.

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Oscar Mingueza joined Celta Vigo back in August 2022 from Barcelona with the Catalan club retaining the right to repurchase the player in the future and also get 50% of any future sale and with the club currently in a financial crisis, his potential sale is set to come in handy for them.

His consistent performances at the heart of defense for Vigo has sparked interest from Aston Villa who have him as a top defensive recruit before the January transfer window closes but they aren’t willing to trigger his €20m release cause as they look to stay within budget as per Sport.

Mundo Deportivo reports otherwise, revealing that Aston Villa are eager to finalize the transfer and are prepared to meet the player’s release clause to expedite the process. This figure should not present a significant financial obstacle for a Premier League club like Aston Villa.

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Celta Vigo have made their stance clear regarding the potential transfer of Óscar Mingueza. They have no intention of entering into negotiations with any club interested in acquiring the defender. This firm stance stems from the fact that Celta would only receive 50% of any transfer fee, with the remaining 50% going to Barcelona due to a sell-on clause.

Consequently, the only feasible pathway for any club to secure Mingueza’s services is by triggering his release clause. Given this scenario, it’s understandable that Celta would prioritize this route, ensuring they receive the maximum possible compensation.

This leaves Aston Villa with a crucial decision to make. They must now carefully weigh the potential benefits of acquiring Mingueza against the financial implications of triggering his release clause.

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