Celta de Vigo, Gabri's former club where he played for seven years, is also interested in the midfielder. Gabri Veiga has been linked with a return to Europe as he feels he might miss out on senior international football. His current salary at Al Ahli, over 10 million euros net annually, is a significant barrier for clubs interested in signing him.

Gabri Veiga has expressed his openness to a potential return to Celta Vigo, the club where he began his professional career. While currently playing for Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, Veiga has publicly declared his love for Celta Vigo and hinted that a return to Galicia could happen as soon as this summer. He mentioned that it's the last year of his contract and expressed a strong emotional connection to the club, describing it as 'the club of my life.'

Gabri Veiga, a prominent player from Celta's youth academy, was transferred to Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia in August 2023. Celta received 35 million EUR for the transfer, making it the most expensive sale in the club's history. Veiga signed a contract valid until 2026, with earnings of approximately 12 million EUR per season. Recently, speculation has arisen regarding Veiga's potential return to Celta after his contract in Saudi Arabia concludes. Veiga has reportedly expressed a desire to return to Celta, referring to it as the club of his life during an interview with Radio Galega. Celta's president, Marián Mouriño, has also conveyed openness to Veiga's return, emphasizing the club's fondness for him.

Recently, there were rumors of Veiga's possible return to European football, specifically to Celta. However, these rumors were denied by his agent, Pini Zahavi, who clarified that Veiga would stay at Al-Ahli.