Celta and Liverpool have reached an agreement for the permanent transfer of Stefan Bajcetic, with the midfielder returning to his boyhood club on a contract until June 2029.
Stefan Bajcetic joined Liverpool from Celta in 2021 and made his first-team debut at 17. He went on to make 22 senior appearances for the Reds, scoring once and making his Champions League debut.
The 21-year-old also gained experience on loan at RB Salzburg and Las Palmas during the 2024-25 season, before injury ruled him out for the following campaign.
Bajcetic now returns to Celta, where he will join the reserve team and continue his career back in Vigo.
A club statement read: “Stefan Bajcetic has completed a permanent transfer from Liverpool to Celta Vigo.
“The midfielder returns to the Spanish club after five-and-a-half years with the Reds in which he made 22 senior appearances and scored once.
“Bajcetic arrived on Merseyside from Celta in February 2021 and quickly progressed through the ranks at the club’s Academy.
“He debuted for Liverpool under Jürgen Klopp as a second-half substitute during the 9-0 Anfield win over AFC Bournemouth in August 2022, aged 17.
“A first goal followed for Bajcetic in a 3-1 Premier League victory away at Aston Villa on Boxing Day that same year, and overall he featured 19 times that season.
“However, injury issues limited him to only three appearances in the next campaign.
“Bajcetic played 33 games across loan spells with Red Bull Salzburg and Las Palmas during 2024-25, though was again unable to take to the pitch during 2025-26.
“A deal has now been agreed for the 21-year-old to return to Celta in a permanent move.
“Everyone at LFC wishes Stefan the best of luck for the future.”
Stefan Bajcetic has completed a permanent transfer from Liverpool to Celta Vigo.
Everyone at LFC wishes Stefan the best of luck for the future ❤️
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