REAL MADRID

Gabri Veiga would choose Real Madrid over Premier League clubs

Real Madrid are reportedly very keen on the Spain U21 international.

20/08/22 PARTIDO PRIMERA DIVISION 
CELTA DE VIGO - REAL MADRID 
GABRI VEIGA VINICIUS
JESUS ALVAREZ ORIHUELA | DiarioAS
Kieran Quaile
Kieran has been covering soccer for five years, featuring on publications such as The Guardian and The Modern Footballer, having previously worked in the tech industry in Ireland. He joined the AS USA team in 2020, where he covers the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, MLS and Liga MX.
Update:

Gabri Veiga is one of the breakout players in LaLiga this season. The Celta Vigo player has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs including Arsenal, Newcastle and Manchester United.

Closer to home, Real Madrid are reportedly very keen on the Spain U21 international, who has scored nine goals and registered three assists in LaLiga in 2022-23.

Gabri Veiga would choose Real Madrid over Premier League clubs
Gabri Veiga celebrates scoring against Espanyol.JOAN M. BASCU

Madrid among suitors

The 20-year-old has a €40m release clause and there are two English clubs willing to pay it. It now remains to be seen what Real Madrid decide and according to Spanish news outlet Cadena SER, the player would prefer to join Los Blancos. If Madrid are willing to match the €40m, Gabri Veiga could choose the Bernabéu as the next step in his career despite interest from the Premier League.

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Madrid have watched Gabri Veiga on several occasions with Celta this season, where he has linked up superbly with club legend Iago Aspas - 15 years his senior. In May he extended his contract with Celta until June 2026 but is one of the lowest-paid players in the squad.

Carvalhal impressed

For now, the midfielder’s intention is to keep improving on his fine form for the Galician club, who he joined at the age of 11. Celta boss Carlos Carvalhal praised the player recently. “He is humble, hard-working and is improving a lot. With that and his talent, he can reach a very high level”.

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