Javi Rueda nears Celta Vigo exit amid Premier League interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 10:20 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Javi Rueda, a former Real Madrid academy player now with Celta Vigo, is set to leave the club. Reports indicate Nottingham Forest are interested, with the player likely to move abroad following several proposals. Celta Vigo holds a release clause near €40 million, although they might accept a lower fee. No formal offer has been made yet, but one is expected soon as both Celta and Real Madrid await developments.
- •Javi Rueda is likely leaving Celta Vigo for a Premier League club.
- •Nottingham Forest is reportedly interested in signing him.
- •Celta Vigo's release clause for Rueda is approximately €40 million.
- •Real Madrid retains 50% rights on Rueda's transfer fee.
- •A formal offer from Nottingham Forest is expected soon.
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Former Real Madrid academy ace could bring significant windfall amid Premier League interest
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