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Crystal Palace signs Spanish defender Oscar Mingueza from Celta Vigo
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Crystal Palace signs Spanish defender Oscar Mingueza from Celta Vigo

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Crystal Palace has signed Spanish defender Oscar Mingueza on a four-year contract.
  • Mingueza joins from La Liga side Celta Vigo after departing the club.
  • He brings top-level and European experience to Crystal Palace's squad.

Crystal Palace has secured the signing of Spanish defender Oscar Mingueza on a four-year deal, the Premier League club announced Thursday. Mingueza joins Selhurst Park following his departure from Spanish side Celta Vigo.

"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 stated in a club release. The 27-year-old defender brings considerable experience to Crystal Palace, having made 147 appearances for Celta Vigo since his arrival in 2022.

Mingueza's career began in Catalonia, where he progressed through Barcelona's renowned La Masia academy. He made 66 senior appearances for Barcelona after his 2020 debut, contributing to the club's Copa del Rey victory. His international experience includes four senior caps for Spain, notably starting in the 2025 UEFA Nations League final. He was also recognized in the Europa League Team of the Season for 2025-26 after helping Celta Vigo reach the quarter-finals.

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.

— Oscar MinguezaFollowing his signing with Crystal Palace.
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