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Exequiel Zeballos Transfer from Boca Juniors to Celta de Vigo
According to Marca, Celta de Vigo explored signing Exequiel Zeballos a few weeks ago but ultimately ruled out this option because the player prioritized a move to Napoli. Exequiel Zeballos has rejected all contract renewal proposals from Boca Juniors, which led president Juan Román Riquelme to decide that Zeballos trains separately from the squad. As a result, Zeballos has missed the first six matches of the Argentine championship.
According to Marca, Celta de Vigo explored signing Exequiel Zeballos a few weeks ago but ultimately ruled out this option because the player prioritized a move to Napoli. Exequiel Zeballos has rejected all contract renewal proposals from Boca Juniors, which led president Juan Román Riquelme to decide that Zeballos trains separately from the squad. As a result, Zeballos has missed the first six matches of the Argentine championship.
Tuttomercato reports on recent developments regarding Exequiel Zeballos's potential transfer to Celta Vigo and Napoli. Celta Vigo had publicly confirmed in recent days that they were working to acquire Exequiel Zeballos. According to DeporTV, the transfer scenarios for both Celta Vigo and Napoli have reportedly failed.
Tuttomercato reports on recent developments regarding Exequiel Zeballos's potential transfer to Celta Vigo and Napoli. Celta Vigo had publicly confirmed in recent days that they were working to acquire Exequiel Zeballos. According to DeporTV, the transfer scenarios for both Celta Vigo and Napoli have reportedly failed.
According to Marca, Celta has a verbal agreement with Exequiel Zeballos, but the contract is not signed. Negotiations are now centered on Boca Juniors, who are aware they need to sell as the player's contract expires in four and a half months. Zeballos has undergone a thorough medical examination. Celta states that signing the 24-year-old attacker is a market opportunity available only now. The club also believes Boca Juniors must lower their demands, otherwise the player will depart for free on December 31. The transaction is reportedly reaching a critical stage.
According to Marca, Celta has a verbal agreement with Exequiel Zeballos, but the contract is not signed. Negotiations are now centered on Boca Juniors, who are aware they need to sell as the player's contract expires in four and a half months. Zeballos has undergone a thorough medical examination. Celta states that signing the 24-year-old attacker is a market opportunity available only now. The club also believes Boca Juniors must lower their demands, otherwise the player will depart for free on December 31. The transaction is reportedly reaching a critical stage.
According to Marca, Celta is optimistic about the arrival of Exequiel Zeballos, who wants to play for the club. Zeballos has reportedly chosen Celta despite having several interested clubs in Europe, including a long-standing interest from Napoli. Celta is negotiating with Boca for the transfer, but the deal is not yet complete. Zeballos's contract with Boca finishes in four and a half months. The club does not have concerns about Zeballos's medical history, as he is fully recovered from previous injuries. Celta hopes to complete the negotiation with Boca and have the player join Claudio Giráldez's squad.
According to Marca, Celta is optimistic about the arrival of Exequiel Zeballos, who wants to play for the club. Zeballos has reportedly chosen Celta despite having several interested clubs in Europe, including a long-standing interest from Napoli. Celta is negotiating with Boca for the transfer, but the deal is not yet complete. Zeballos's contract with Boca finishes in four and a half months. The club does not have concerns about Zeballos's medical history, as he is fully recovered from previous injuries. Celta hopes to complete the negotiation with Boca and have the player join Claudio Giráldez's squad.
Nicolo Schira reports that Exequiel Zeballos is close to joining Celta Vigo from Boca Juniors for €7.5M, and that the deal includes a contract until 2031, with a meeting expected on Thursday to finalize the transfer.
Nicolo Schira reports that Exequiel Zeballos is close to joining Celta Vigo from Boca Juniors for €7.5M, and that the deal includes a contract until 2031, with a meeting expected on Thursday to finalize the transfer.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Celta Vigo are preparing an official bid for Exequiel Zeballos that is expected to be forwarded this week.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Celta Vigo are preparing an official bid for Exequiel Zeballos that is expected to be forwarded this week.
Marca has reported that Exequiel Zeballos is close to joining Celta.
Marca has reported that Exequiel Zeballos is close to joining Celta.
TYC reported that negotiations are ongoing between Boca and Celta de Vigo for the transfer of Exequiel Zeballos. Celta de Vigo is considering increasing its initial offer to acquire the forward before the European transfer window closes. The first proposal from the Galician club was five million euros for the full rights, which is almost six million dollars, and the counteroffer was eight million dollars. The difference in the negotiation is currently a little more than two million dollars. Both the player's entourage and Boca's executives have stated that the intention was to complete a sale instead of letting Zeballos leave on a free transfer, as the player is in the last four and a half months of his contract with Boca.
TYC reported that negotiations are ongoing between Boca and Celta de Vigo for the transfer of Exequiel Zeballos. Celta de Vigo is considering increasing its initial offer to acquire the forward before the European transfer window closes. The first proposal from the Galician club was five million euros for the full rights, which is almost six million dollars, and the counteroffer was eight million dollars. The difference in the negotiation is currently a little more than two million dollars. Both the player's entourage and Boca's executives have stated that the intention was to complete a sale instead of letting Zeballos leave on a free transfer, as the player is in the last four and a half months of his contract with Boca.
Marco Garcés, Celta's Director of Fútbol, stated to 'Sportitalia' that Exequiel Zeballos is one of the players the club is certainly watching. Garcés said it is necessary for the club and the coach to bring in an attacking player who can unbalance opponents and has one-on-one ability to help break down compact defenses. Referring to the right winger from Boca Juniors, Garcés also warned that he does not know how close a deal could be. Boca Juniors has valued Exequiel Zeballos at approximately 6 million euros, and Celta does not seem willing to spend this amount, as Zeballos' contract ends on December 31 of this year.
Marco Garcés, Celta's Director of Fútbol, stated to 'Sportitalia' that Exequiel Zeballos is one of the players the club is certainly watching. Garcés said it is necessary for the club and the coach to bring in an attacking player who can unbalance opponents and has one-on-one ability to help break down compact defenses. Referring to the right winger from Boca Juniors, Garcés also warned that he does not know how close a deal could be. Boca Juniors has valued Exequiel Zeballos at approximately 6 million euros, and Celta does not seem willing to spend this amount, as Zeballos' contract ends on December 31 of this year.
According to Nicolo Schira, talks for Exequiel Zeballos to move to Celta Vigo from Boca Juniors are advancing well, and a contract until 2031 has been prepared.
According to Nicolo Schira, talks for Exequiel Zeballos to move to Celta Vigo from Boca Juniors are advancing well, and a contract until 2031 has been prepared.
Boca Juniors player Exequiel Zeballos, a 24-year-old Argentinian, is a target for Celta Vigo and Napoli. The two clubs are also scheduled to face each other in a friendly match, which also creates a market challenge for the forward's signature. Zeballos has been excluded from the squad by his Argentine club, and Napoli is seeking an attacker who can make a difference for their team. His contract with Boca Juniors runs until the end of 2026 and his current Transfermarkt market value is €7.00m. Recent reports from July 2026 indicated that Napoli submitted bids in the range of €9-10 million. Boca Juniors' asking price has reportedly been lowered to approximately €10 million.
Boca Juniors player Exequiel Zeballos, a 24-year-old Argentinian, is a target for Celta Vigo and Napoli. The two clubs are also scheduled to face each other in a friendly match, which also creates a market challenge for the forward's signature. Zeballos has been excluded from the squad by his Argentine club, and Napoli is seeking an attacker who can make a difference for their team. His contract with Boca Juniors runs until the end of 2026 and his current Transfermarkt market value is €7.00m. Recent reports from July 2026 indicated that Napoli submitted bids in the range of €9-10 million. Boca Juniors' asking price has reportedly been lowered to approximately €10 million.
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