Overview
- Celta confirmed on Wednesday that Marcos Alonso has extended his contract for two seasons, with the club describing the deal as running until 2028.
- Alonso privately weighed retiring after a heavy workload but chose to continue playing after taking time to reflect while on vacation in Bali.
- The club highlighted Alonso’s experience, leadership, versatility and strong ball striking as reasons he remains central to coach Claudio Giráldez’s plans.
- Reports say negotiations were straightforward with no large wage demands from Alonso and that both parties agreed to delay the public announcement until after the player returned.
- The renewal eases immediate recruitment pressure on Celta’s defence by keeping a high-minute starter in place, though one outlet briefly reported a conflicting one-year term.