The La Liga side confirm that Barcelona do not have the option of a recovery for the in-form defender

Oscar Mingueza has been one of the top performers in the first few weeks of the 2024-25 La Liga season. In five appearances, the 25-year-old defender has amassed two goals and three assists, which has him joint third for most goal involvements across the league.

Understandably, Mingueza's form has led to rumors about his future, and a possible return to Barcelona has been floated. In particular, there have been several reports of the Catalans having a buyback option, believed to be worth in the region of 9 million euros.

However, Celta Vigo's director of football Marco Garces strongly denied this during a press conference on Thursday, according to AS Diary.

“Barcelona have a right of first refusal and 50% of a subsequent sale. They have no right to buy it back.”

Garces also spoke about the situation of Iago Aspas. The veteran striker is out of contract Celtic at the end of the season, although he will be given the opportunity to sign a new deal – if that is his desire.

“He played with us as much as he wants. We gave him an open invitation to start discussions.”

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