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Celta Extend Claudio Giráldez to 2028 in Clause-Free Deal

The club signals long-term faith in its youth-led model by stripping out exit clauses.

Overview

  • Celta, which announced the renewal Wednesday evening, extended Giráldez’s contract to June 2028.
  • The new agreement contains no escape clauses, removing prior options that had allowed a summer exit.
  • His core coaching staff also renewed, reinforcing a project centered on academy talent developed at A Madroa.
  • Club leaders said they closed the deal during the international break in about a week to steady the setup for the season’s decisive stretch.
  • Since taking over in March 2024, Giráldez has lifted Celta to sixth in LaLiga and a Europa League quarterfinal, earning a third extension after replacing Rafa Benítez.