Verona sign Unai Nunez from Celta Vigo

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Susy Campanale | Last updated Jul 25, 2025 11:26 AM ET

Hellas Verona have officially signed Spain international defender Unai Nunez from Celta Vigo, on loan with an option to buy.

Full name Unai Nunez Gestoso, the centre-back came up from the Athletic Club academy in Bilbao, moving on to Celta Vigo in 2022 for an initial loan and then €7m transfer.

Who is new Verona signing Unai Nunez?

He spent last season back in Bilbao on loan with Athletic Club, featuring in the Europa League semi-final against Manchester United, and now has his first experience abroad in Serie A.

The 28-year-old has one senior cap for Spain, which he earned in September 2019, just weeks after starting the victorious European Under-21 Championship Final.

According to Sky Sport Italia, this is a loan with option to buy at the end of the season set at €5m.

This is the second Spanish addition for Verona this week alone, as they already signed 21-year-old midfielder Yellu Santiago as a free agent following his experience at Getafe.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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