Albert Riera has too many wingers and not enough full-backs: Will his compatriot Juanjo Nieto be the solution to his problems?
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Celje is set for an exciting end to the summer transfer window. New coach Albert Riera has announced a player cleanout, with up to 10 players potentially leaving the club. He has also expressed dissatisfaction, stating that they have “too many wingers and too few full-backs“. This issue could soon be addressed with the potential arrival of his fellow countryman.
According to Sportklub, Juanjo Nieto, a 29-year-old right-back who last played for Huesca, is set to join Celje’s training sessions.
Juanjo Nieto has never played abroad before but has worn the jerseys of several Spanish clubs including Castellon, Valladolid, Atletico from Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Hercules, Oviedo, and Almeria. His biggest achievement came with Almeria in the 2021/22 season when he helped the club secure promotion to La Liga.
Although he has not played in Spain’s top tier, Nieto has extensive experience in the second and third divisions, with 122 appearances in the second tier and over 100 in the third. He is currently a free agent, meaning Celje will not need to pay a transfer fee for his services.
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