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Celta de Vigo pre‑season and Hugo González

Entities: Hugo González · Sassuolo · RC Celta de Vigo · Fernando Giráldez · Iago Aspas

Overview

In late July, Celta de Vigo opened its pre‑season with a 1‑0 win over Sporting de Gijón. Forward Hugo González scored the sole goal and was praised by coach Claudio Giráldez, who noted that González, the pre‑season’s top scorer, must decide whether to stay with the first team or return to the B‑team. The coach also highlighted a slow transfer market because of the World Cup and identified three target signings – a centre‑back, a goalkeeper and an attacking player – while mentioning possible returns and interests in other players.

A week later, González delivered a hat‑trick in a 4‑1 friendly victory against Italian side Sassuolo, scoring three goals in four minutes. The performance cemented his role in Celta’s attack, and the club confirmed his contract runs until June 2028 after signing him permanently in July 2025. His rapid rise and versatility have sparked further discussion about his future importance for the upcoming LaLiga Hypermotion season.

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Hugo González nets hat‑trick as Celta defeats Sassuolo 4‑1 in pre‑season friendly

    Hugo González scored a four‑minute hat‑trick as Celta beat Sassuolo 4‑1 in a friendly, bringing his pre‑season tally to six goals and cementing his place in the squad.

  2. 16 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Celta de Vigo evaluates Hugo González and transfer plans after friendly win

    Celta de Vigo’s 1‑0 friendly win featured Hugo González’s goal; coach Giráldez discussed his squad role, slow transfer market, and targets for new signings.

Sources

caminodesantiago.lavozdegalicia.com · galiciapress.es