Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona have reached an agreement for the loan of Celia Segura, a 19-year-old footballer from Badalona, until 30 June 2027.
The Badalona footballer Celia Segura Rodríguez, 19, will play next season for Atlético de Madrid Women. The rojiblanco club and FC Barcelona have finalised a simple loan agreement that ties the player to the entity presided over by Lola Romero until 30 June 2027.
The operation, announced this Wednesday by both clubs, allows Atlético to strengthen their offensive line following the departures of Priscila Chincilla, who has become a free agent, and Maca Portales, who has already joined Lazio in Rome. Additionally, the Madrid team is finalising the details of Jenni Hermoso's return, which would come in the form of a transfer from Tigres Femenil.
Segura, who renewed her contract with Barcelona until 2029 before leaving Johan Cruyff, arrives at her new club as the fresh champion of the Under-19 European Championship with the Spanish national team, a tournament held in the Balkans under the guidance of David Aznar. The young forward, originally from Badalona, was trained in the blaugrana academy and has been a key player in the progression of both the reserve team and the first team.
Atlético de Madrid is facing a particularly important summer for the restructuring of its women's section. The sports management aims to build a competitive team in the medium and long term, combining experience with young talent. In this context, Segura's signing is a bet on the future, but also an immediate need to refresh a squad that has undergone significant changes.
For the Badalona footballer, the loan represents an opportunity to gain minutes and experience at a top-level club. Atlético is confident that her growth potential and footballing personality will allow her to take on responsibilities from the very start, while becoming a key piece of the rojiblanco project in the coming years.
The agreement between both clubs is a common practice in Atlético's offices. Last season, they also resorted to a loan to acquire the rights of Júlia Bartel from Chelsea, an operation that proved beneficial for both the team and the player, who later signed with Juventus in Turin.
Celia Segura, who will turn 20 in the coming months, has been trained in Barcelona's academy since her early categories. Her versatility in attack and ability to break through have made her one of the most promising talents in Spanish women's football.
The rojiblanco team, runners-up in the Copa de la Reina last season, seeks to regain prominence in Liga F and the Champions League. Segura's arrival is part of a strategy to rejuvenate the squad, which also includes a focus on players with room for improvement and international projection.
The Badalona footballer will join Atlético de Madrid's pre-season in the coming weeks, once the agreement is formalised. With this loan, the rojiblanco club adds another gem to its project, while Barcelona ensures that its young prospect continues her development in a competitive environment.
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