Crystal Palace signs Spain defend Mingueza from Celta Vigo

Crystal Palace has signed Spain defender Oscar ​Mingueza on a four-year contract ‌following his departure from La ​Liga side Celta ⁠Vigo, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

“I’m really excited to ‌be here. It’s an honour to join ‌Crystal Palace and I ‌can’t ⁠wait to see you ⁠at Selhurst Park,” Mingueza said in a statement.

Born in Catalonia, ​Mingueza rose through ‌Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy, making 66 senior appearances after his debut in ‌2020 and helping the club ​win the Copa del Rey.

The 27-year-old ⁠arrives at Selhurst Park after making 147 appearances for Celta ‌since joining the club in 2022 and brings significant top-level and European experience to new manager Pierre Sage’s squad.

A Spain ‌international with four senior caps, Mingueza ​started in the 2025 UEFA Nations League final ⁠and was named in the ⁠Europa League Team of the Season in 2025-26 ‌after helping Celta reach the quarter-finals.

Published on Jul 09, 2026

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