Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has told a ‘very important’ player’ Gabri Veiga to remain at Celta Vigo and not join Liverpool during the summer.
The player is in the list of Jurgen Klopp’s targets this summer.
Veiga had his breakthrough season during the 2022-23 campaign for Celta Vigo. The 22-year-old central midfielder scored an impressive 11 goals and provided four assists in 40 appearances across all competitions.
The Spain U21 international has been linked to the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, and Newcastle United.
He has a release clause of just €33 million so it comes as a surprise that no club has triggered it so far.This would be music to Benitez’s ears.
The Spaniard became Celta Vigo’s manager in June and will be hoping to count on Veiga’s services next season.He told SPORT.
“We are talking about an important player, who comes from (the academy). I would be delighted to have him stay with us. (Veiga staying at Celta) would be everyone’s hope.
“And I will try to improve as much as possible if he stays with us. I like him a lot. He’s a great player and I’m counting on him.”