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With momentum building both on and off the pitch, the club has now made a significant move to secure stability and leadership heading into the future.Celta Vigo has officially confirmed that former Liverpool forward Iago Aspas has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2029.The announcement comes amid uncertainty surrounding the veteran forward’s future. At Celta, he has transformed into one of La Liga’s most consistent forwards and a symbol of loyalty in modern football.Celta, as part of their statement on the announcement, said some beautiful words on the 38-year-old:“The club’s all-time leading scorer.
The ultimate symbol of a fanbase that sees itself reflected in his character, his passion, and his roots.”“It’s not just that Iago Aspas is the greatest player in Celta’s history. It’s that Iago Aspas is Celta.
A player who shaped an identity.”And now, with Celta returning to Europe, twenty-three years after achieving back-to-back continental qualification for the second time in the club’s history, with a homegrown squad, and with the pride of Galicia as its banner, Iago Aspas will continue leading the way and representing, better than anyone, what it truly means to defend this crest.”This contract extension not only secures Aspas’ immediate future but also reinforces Celta’s ambitions as they look to return to European competition. Celta Vigo Iago Aspas
