Spanish centre-back Sergio Barcia has signed a contract with Legia Warsaw till the top of the 2026/27 season. The 23-year-old is a product of Celta Vigo and most just lately performed for CD Mirandes in LaLiga2.
Sergio Barcia was the captain and a key participant for his former membership final season. He made 40 appearances, scoring two objectives and spending 3,337 minutes on the pitch. He made his LaLiga debut for Granada in 2020. He educated at Celta Vigo’s academy after which captained the reserve group.
– I’m very blissful that I grew to become a Legia participant. For me it’s a large and vital step in my profession. I’m very blissful that I can do it right here, in Warsaw. Legia instantly caught my consideration as a result of it’s the greatest membership in Poland. I’m glad that I grew to become part of it.
– On the pitch I’m a quick and aggressive defender who operates the ball and brings it out. As an individual – I’m an bizarre particular person for whom household and family members are vital. In Legia colours I wish to enhance as a participant and assist the membership win many titles. – says Sergio Barcia.
“We’ve been in search of a central defender for a very long time. Sergio was excessive on our checklist. Though it was not a straightforward switch to make, I’m happy that we managed to get him on this window. He’s a gifted defender, a gentle enchancment. He spent final season within the Spanish second division, the place he carried out impressively. Many golf equipment had been curious about him, however we in the end gained the race for him. I believe Sergio might be a participant who can play in any place in our system within the defence. He’s a right-footed participant, however can play on the left or within the central defence. This can give coach Goncalo Feio extra choices.”
– We’re intently monitoring the second Spanish league – there are various gamers there who need to get to LaLiga. Some will get this opportunity and due to this fact could also be out of our attain, however this league won’t settle for everybody. Due to this fact, this market may be very attention-grabbing for us, and for a lot of high LaLiga2 gamers, transferring to Legia is an attention-grabbing choice – says Legia Warsaw sports activities director Jacek Zieliński.
In Legia Warsaw, Sergio Barcia will play underneath the quantity 42.
Sergio Barcia
Date of start: December 31, 2000
Place of origin: Vigo
Nation: Spain
Kluby: – 2019 Celta Vigo, 2019 – 2020 Ourense CF (wyp.), 2020 – 2022 Recreativo Granada, 2022 – 2023 Celta Vigo, 2023 – 2024 CD Mirandes
Matches/Objectives: 142/9
