Stefan Bajcetic is officially headed back to Celta Vigo, completing a deal that sees the 21-year-old midfielder jet out to Galicia. It’s a tough pill to swallow for fans, especially after his rapid ascent to the first team. But after two years without a senior appearance for Liverpool due to brutal injuries, what else could happen?
A Bittersweet Departure for Baj
Bajcetic was a real find for Liverpool, signed in 2021 from Celta by Jurgen Klopp himself. He exploded onto the scene, making a quick breakthrough to the first team. But that promise was derailed by relentless injuries, preventing him from playing a senior game in over two years. With his contract ticking down and set to expire in 2027, Richard Hughes had to make a call on the deep-lying playmaker’s future. The deal to send Bajcetic back to Galicia has been announced, though the specifics are a little hazy. Spanish sources are claiming Celta are re-signing him for free, with future sell-on clauses and bonuses making up the fee. Liverpool media, however, is stating he’s been sold for a small fee. Either way, he’s gone. A video posted by Tenías Que Haber Tirado even shows him arriving back at the Sede do Real Club Celta de Vigo headquarters. Given how long it’s been since he played, Celta are initially registering the Spain under-21 international with their reserve side, Celta Fortuna. Don’t worry, though, he’ll be eligible for the senior team once his fitness is proven.
Liverpool’s Wild Deadline Dash
Bajcetic’s departure comes as Liverpool are truly leaving it late in this transfer window, with only hours left in the summer market. They officially confirmed the arrival of Bradley Barcola on Monday afternoon, signing him for a massive £123m from Paris Saint-Germain. And the business isn’t stopping there. The 2024/25 Premier League champions are also bringing in Djylian N’Guessan, an 18-year-old French forward who has been absolutely tearing it up. This kid scored 23 goals in 25 games for France’s youth national teams at U17 and U16 level and he’s broken records at Saint Etienne. Plus, keep an eye out for Lucca Brughmans, an 18-year-old goalkeeper expected to seal his £30m deal from Genk, with a 2027 first-team arrival set. On the outgoing side, Harvey Elliott is joining Valencia on loan, and it turns out he’s got another two years on his Liverpool contract, not just one.
It’s a real shame things haven’t worked out for Bajcetic at Anfield. But heading back to his boyhood club Celta is a chance to reset everything. Let’s all hope he gets his fitness back, finds his form in La Liga, and truly gets his career back on track. We’ll be cheering him on from afar!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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