After snubbing PSG, Gabri Veiga flops in Saudi Arabia

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Gabri Veiga will not return on loan to Celta Vigo in the January transfer window.

Gabri Veiga has been linked with a possible short-term return to Galicia after a mixed start at Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli.

The Spain Under-21 international made waves across Europe after turning down a string of Champions League-caliber clubs (most notably PSG) to accept an offer to Saudi Arabia.

The difficulties he encountered in the Middle East were cited as an example by some Spanish media to illustrate the dangers of leaving for Saudi Arabia.

Rafael Benitez’s Celta have been in difficulty since the start of the 2023/24 financial year, with just one La Liga victory in 14 matches, and are sinking into the relegation zone.

Despite rumors of Veiga’s interest in a possible return, La Liga rules prevent him from doing so, as the Spanish top division does not allow players to be registered with the same club twice in the same season , but Veiga could join another Spanish club…