Overview
- The preseason began with medical tests this week and the first training session is scheduled under coach Claudio Giráldez for Friday, signaling the start of on‑field work.
- Celta published the preseason call‑up list that includes senior players and several reserve standouts, while late returns are expected for internationals and playoff participants.
- The club confirmed a two‑year renewal for Joel López through June 2029 and says Marcos Alonso’s contract extension is expected to be announced imminently this week.
- Sporting business is focused on clearing space: six contracted players are on an exit list and Hugo Sotelo is in advanced loan talks with Levante that are progressing but not yet closed.
- Three friendlies (Braga on July 18, Sporting de Gijón on July 25 and Sassuolo on August 5) are confirmed, a reported Napoli match on August 8 remains unconfirmed, and more than 43,000 season tickets have been renewed at a 99 percent rate.