Sebastián Cáceres signs for Celta Vigo until 2030

Celta Vigo confirmed on Monday that they have reached an agreement with Mexico's Club América for the transfer of Sebastián Cáceres. The Uruguayan centre-back, a full international since 2022, has committed his future to the Galician club until June 2030, with only the standard medical left to complete before he joins Claudio Giráldez's squad.

• Cáceres signs with Celta Vigo until 30 June 2030.
• He joins from Club América after six and a half seasons in Mexico.
• He played over 200 official matches and won three consecutive Liga MX titles.
• He becomes Celta's sixth summer signing for the 2025-26 season.
• He featured at the 2024 Copa América and has been part of Uruguay's 2026 World Cup squads.

A centre-back with six and a half seasons in Liga MX

Cáceres heads to Vigo after a lengthy spell at Club América, where he established himself as one of the most consistent defenders in Mexican football. Since arriving in January 2020, the centre-back has racked up more than two hundred official appearances for the Azulcrema shirt and played a direct role in a golden era for the club.

His trophy haul in Mexico includes three consecutive Liga MX championships, one Campeón de Campeones and one Campeones Cup. That experience of competing for silverware is something Celta have specifically valued as they strengthen a defence facing a demanding season across multiple fronts.

What Sebastián Cáceres brings to Claudio Giráldez's defence

At 27, the Uruguayan arrives at an ideal stage of competitive maturity to make the leap into European football. Celta point out that he is a profile with experience in high-stakes matches, used to fighting for titles and capable of adding steel and know-how to the heart of the back line.

At 27 years old, Cáceres arrives in full competitive maturity and with the experience of someone who has spent years fighting for titles, a profile that will bring solidity and experience to Claudio Giráldez's defence in a demanding season, with the team competing in three competitions.

From Liverpool Montevideo to the Uruguay national team

A product of Liverpool Montevideo's academy, Cáceres made his professional debut in 2017. His progress in Uruguayan football opened the door to Club América in January 2020, where he genuinely broke through and became a regular for Uruguay's senior side from 2022 onwards.

The centre-back featured at the 2024 Copa América and has remained part of Uruguay's plans during the recent World Cup cycle. His regular presence in Marcelo Bielsa's squads underlines the competitive level of a player swapping Liga MX for LaLiga to live his first experience in Europe.

Celta Vigo complete six signings for a demanding season

The arrival of Cáceres takes Celta's summer business to six new faces. He follows Aleix Febas, Javi Galán, Abdoulaye Faye, Couhaib Driouech and Turkish goalkeeper Altay Bayındır in a clear push to deepen and balance the squad ahead of a congested campaign.

With Celta competing on three fronts, the club's sporting department has made strengthening key positions a priority. Adding a centre-back with international pedigree like Cáceres responds to the need to maintain a consistent level across the whole season and to give Claudio Giráldez reliable options in the middle of defence.

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