Stefan Bajcetic Near Celta Vigo Transfer as Liverpool Agree Future Sale Deal
Liverpool are closing in on an agreement that will see Stefan Bajcetic join Celta Vigo on a permanent transfer, with the structure of the deal now becoming clear. As first reported by Matteo Moretto, the Spain youth international is on the verge of completing the move and is expected to undergo a medical shortly.
The terms are particularly noteworthy. Rather than a sizeable upfront fee, Liverpool have agreed a package based largely on bonuses, while also securing a percentage of any future sale. That approach suggests Anfield decision-makers still see long term value in the midfielder, even if his pathway under Andoni Iraola now appears limited.
🚨☎️ 💣MAJOR BREAKING. Cuenta @MatteMoretto en @DAZN_ES que Stefan Bajcetic está A PUNTO de fichar por el Celta de Vigo, que será TRASPASADO.
— El Rincón De Anfield🚨⚽️ (@rincon_anfield) August 25, 2026
🤝 Celta y Liverpool han llegado a un acuerdo para que el club red tenga un porcentaje por futura venta. El fichaje no tiene… pic.twitter.com/B6ewvdThkz
Stefan Bajcetic Transfer Moves Quickly
The speed of developments points to a deal in its final stages. It was further explained that Celta and Liverpool have reached an agreement which gives the Merseyside club a sell-on interest, with the move carrying almost no immediate cost beyond bonuses and that future percentage.
For Celta Vigo, this looks like a low-risk opportunity to sign a player who, at his best, has shown composure, tactical intelligence and quality in possession. For Liverpool, it reflects a modern transfer strategy, accepting a modest short-term return in exchange for protection if the player rediscovers his highest level in La Liga.
Liverpool Sell-On Clause Offers Protection
Sell-on clauses are increasingly common in deals involving young players whose development has stalled at elite clubs. In Bajcetic’s case, Liverpool appear to have chosen flexibility over a fixed transfer fee, which may suit all parties. Celta Vigo gain an affordable addition, while Liverpool retain a financial stake in the player’s future progress.
The expectation now is that the medical will follow soon, barring any late complication. Once completed, it will mark another notable exit in a summer of continued reshaping at Anfield.
Our View
From a Liverpool supporter’s perspective, this one feels genuinely sad. Bajcetic always looked like the kind of midfielder fans could really connect with, calm on the ball, brave in the challenge and smart beyond his years. There was a spell when it felt as though Liverpool had uncovered a major long-term answer in the middle of the pitch, someone who could grow into a huge role.
That is why this report lands with a bit of disappointment. Even if the logic of the deal makes sense financially, and even if the sell-on clause gives Liverpool some protection, it is hard to ignore the feeling that a talented young player is leaving before his story at Anfield truly got going. Supporters will naturally wonder whether patience might have been rewarded.
There is also the emotional side of it. Fans invest in academy-linked talents because they represent possibility, identity and continuity. Seeing Bajcetic move on for a deal with very little guaranteed money makes it feel more like Liverpool are cutting their losses than cashing in on a developed asset.
Hopefully, if this goes through, he thrives in Spain and Liverpool are proven wise to keep a future stake. Even so, many supporters will watch this one unfold with regret, because Bajcetic always seemed like he had the tools to make a real impact in red.
