Marcos Alonso Extends Contract with Celta Vigo Until 2026
The experienced defender continues his tenure with the Spanish club as they eye European qualification.
Marcos Alonso, the seasoned defender with a prestigious career including stints at Real Madrid, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, and FC Barcelona, has officially extended his contract with Celta Vigo through to the end of June 2026. The announcement highlights Alonso's pivotal role in the team's ambitions for European qualification in the upcoming season.
At 34 years old, Alonso has demonstrated his value on the pitch, having accumulated 1,889 minutes across 22 La Liga matches this season.
His playing time ranks him among the top performers at Celta Vigo, surpassed only by goalkeeper Vicente Guaita, defender Carl Starfelt, and Spain international Oscar Mingueza.
Celta Vigo's Director of Sport, Marco Garces, expressed satisfaction regarding Alonso's contract renewal.
The agreement was triggered automatically as a result of Alonso meeting a predefined game participation threshold.
Garces emphasized the importance of retaining Alonso, noting his significant contributions to the team’s defensive and offensive strategies.
He stated, "Fortunately, he has completed that number of games, because we want him to stay with us.
He is having a great season and he is a very important player for us."
In addition to Alonso's contract extension, Garces mentioned ongoing discussions to extend the contracts of Sergio Carreira and Alfon Gonzalez, indicating that their performances align well with the club's objectives.
"They are playing well for us and they know that they can perform better here with the style of (Celta coach) Claudio (Giraldez) and the support of the fans," Garces added, reinforcing the club’s commitment to maintaining a competitive squad as they pursue their goals in La Liga.
At 34 years old, Alonso has demonstrated his value on the pitch, having accumulated 1,889 minutes across 22 La Liga matches this season.
His playing time ranks him among the top performers at Celta Vigo, surpassed only by goalkeeper Vicente Guaita, defender Carl Starfelt, and Spain international Oscar Mingueza.
Celta Vigo's Director of Sport, Marco Garces, expressed satisfaction regarding Alonso's contract renewal.
The agreement was triggered automatically as a result of Alonso meeting a predefined game participation threshold.
Garces emphasized the importance of retaining Alonso, noting his significant contributions to the team’s defensive and offensive strategies.
He stated, "Fortunately, he has completed that number of games, because we want him to stay with us.
He is having a great season and he is a very important player for us."
In addition to Alonso's contract extension, Garces mentioned ongoing discussions to extend the contracts of Sergio Carreira and Alfon Gonzalez, indicating that their performances align well with the club's objectives.
"They are playing well for us and they know that they can perform better here with the style of (Celta coach) Claudio (Giraldez) and the support of the fans," Garces added, reinforcing the club’s commitment to maintaining a competitive squad as they pursue their goals in La Liga.
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