Unai Núñez, who was on loan from Celta to Athletic Club last season, has been called by Claudio Giráldez to start training with the Celta squad. Celta paid 8 million euros to Athletic Club for Núñez's purchase, but now the sporting management, led by Marco Garcés, wishes to transfer him this summer to recover part of the investment.

Unai Núñez has left Celta Vigo, freeing up salary space and squad slots.

Athletic Club de Bilbao has been on the lookout for a central defender for weeks and had started discussions with Celta regarding Unai Núñez, who was not part of his coach's plans. The interest in Núñez dates back some time and was disclosed by AS on August 13. Now, an agreement has been finalized for a one-season loan with an optional purchase clause set at four million euros. The central defender is returning to his former club to bolster Bilbao's defense.

Celta needs to offload Unai Nuñez to make room for new signings.