Marca reports that Celta is close to completing Hugo Sotelo's loan move to Levante. The deal would involve Levante covering the player's wages and paying a small amount for the loan, and will include a non-mandatory purchase option at the end of the season.

A preliminary agreement has been reached between Celta and Levante for midfielder Hugo Sotelo to play on loan at the Valencia club during the 2026-27 season. Sources from the Galician club confirmed to EFE that the deal could be finalized in the coming hours, as the inclusion of a purchase option for Levante in the contract is the only point yet to be decided.

Marco Garcés stated that there has been no progress regarding the rumours linking Hugo Sotelo to Levante.

Levante are looking to reinforce their midfield for their upcoming season in Primera división, following the departure of player Pablo Martínez. According to Radio Galega, Celta de Vigo's Spanish midfielder Hugo Sotelo is the player identified to fill the position. The proposed deal would be a loan until the end of the season. The 22-year-old player, who is under contract with Celta until June 2028, is reportedly not in the plans of manager Claudio Giráldez, despite playing 20 matches last season. Sotelo is said to view the operation positively, and the relationship between the two clubs is good due to previous deals, with Levante also working to extend the loan of Manu Sánchez from Celta. A Spain U21 international, Sotelo has a current market value of €5.00m, according to Transfermarkt.