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No Celta future for Orbelín Pineda under Rafa Benítez
Benítez’s arrival at Celta Vigo will impact Pineda’s future, with several Greek sides interested in securing his services.
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Orbelín Pineda’s future could be decided in the next few days, with Rafa Benítez becoming the new head coach of Celta Vigo.
According to reports in Spain, Benítez’s arrival will see the club sell three players, with one of them being Pineda, who is no longer in the plans of the LaLiga outfit.
Greek sides interested
AEK Athens want to buy the Mexican player, and Greek giants Panathinaikos and Olympiacos are also both reportedly interested in the 27-year-old.
Pineda is currently on international duty with Mexico at the Gold Cup. El Tri take on Honduras in their next match.