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Stefan Bajcetic injury recovery and transfer status

Overview

Midfielder Stefan Bajcetic has progressed through a long-term injury recovery following hamstring surgery in May 2025. In July 2026, he rejoined Liverpool’s first-team training during a pre-season tour in Chicago, marking his first pitch participation since May 2024.

Despite his return to training, reports in August 2026 indicate that Bajcetic is not part of head coach Andoni Iraola’s current plans at Liverpool. Consequently, Celta Vigo has expressed interest in re-signing the former youth player. Celta Vigo is reportedly seeking an agreement for Bajcetic to terminate his final year of contract at Liverpool to facilitate a move.

As of late August 2026, negotiations between the player and Celta Vigo are reportedly making progress, with personal terms nearing an agreement. The 21-year-old seeks to return to Spain to secure regular playing time and rebuild his career in a familiar environment following a period where his development was hindered by persistent hamstring injuries.

Entities

Liverpool FC · Stefan Bajcetic · Celta Vigo · Fredi Álvarez · Andoni Iraola

Timeline

  1. about 19 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Stefan Bajčetić nears transfer to Celta Vigo

    Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajčetić is close to joining Celta Vigo, as the player seeks regular playing time following injury setbacks and limited opportunities at Anfield.

  2. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Celta Vigo seeks return of Stefan Bajcetic from Liverpool

    Celta Vigo is pursuing a return for midfielder Stefan Bajcetic, who is reportedly seeking to terminate his Liverpool contract following a long period of injury-related inactivity.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajcetic returns to training after injury layoff

    Stefan Bajcetic returned to Liverpool training in Chicago, posting “Paid off” on Instagram after a year‑long injury layoff; coach Andoni Iraola confirmed his gradual reintegration.

Sources

caughtoffside.com · liverpooloffside.sbnation.com · metropolitano.gal · sportbible.com · sportskacentrala.com · sportskiportal.com

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