The 21-year-old winger has agreed terms on a new four-year deal amid interest from Barcelona

Celta Vigo they have seen their productive academy system become important again under Claudio Giraldez, and one of the beneficiaries has been the 21-year-old. Hugo Alvarez. The left winger will sign a new deal with the club.

Officially, his deal lasts until 2025, a situation that attracted the interest of Barcelona and Villarreal, but he had an agreement to extend until 2027. Now Relief they say that this deal has been extended further until 2028, and will increase his release clause beyond that, no doubt in exchange for more money. They say that the presence of Giraldez was key to reaching an agreement, and his teammates Hugo Sotelo and Damian in the central center will also extend until 2028.

Alvarez has had a strong start to the season this year at Balaidos, starting seven of Celta's nine games and appearing in all of them. The academy product also contributed a goal and an assist to Celta's cause. He also earned a call-up to the Spanish under-21 team this international break.