Romanian goalkeeper Ionuț Radu has completed a transfer from relegated Venezia to La Liga side Celta Vigo, signing a four-season contract as the club aims for European success[2][3][5]. Presented at Celta on July 10, 2025, Radu was praised by director Marco Garces as a long-term solution in goal[User text]. The 28-year-old, who has featured in Serie A, Ligue 1, and the Premier League, highlighted his mental resilience and optimism, emphasizing healthy competition for the starting spot and Celta’s ambitions for trophies and a return to European prominence after eight years[User text].
Radu’s move marks a significant step up from a Serie B-bound Venezia to a Celta side freshly qualified for the Europa League, positioning him to showcase his talent on a bigger continental stage going forward[User text][1][2].