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Gabri Veiga’s move from Celta Vigo in La Liga to Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League stands out as one of the most unexpected transfers of the summer transfer window.
The 21-year-old Spanish sensation had a remarkable season with Celta Vigo, playing a pivotal role in their successful campaign in La Liga, where he scored 11 goals, including two against a water-tight Barcelonadefence.
Veiga’s outstanding performances quickly drew attention from top clubs in La Liga and across Europe, sparking transfer speculation.
Surprisingly, despite reportedly agreeing to a transfer with Italian champions Napoli, Veiga made a surprising decision to join Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia, as reported by transfer expertFabrizio Romano.
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FootballThe announcement of his move to the Saudi club was marred by critical comments from German midfielder Toni Kroos, who described the transfer as “embarrassing.”
However, it’s worth noting that Kroos’ Real Madrid teammate, Dani Carvajal, expressed a different perspective on the midfielder’s decision in a recent interview.
Carvajal speaks on Veiga transferAhead of Spain’s crucial Euro qualification tie against Georgia, the 31-year-old Carvajal spoke to Spanish outlet Diario AS, highlighting several happenings of the new season so far, including the transfer of Veiga to the Saudi League.
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