The Spain international was heavily linked with a big-money move over the summer, but he had no desire to break a long-term contract at Celta Vigo
Iago Aspas is happy to have seen interest from Madrid giants Real and Atletico shunned over the summer, with the Spain international happy at Celta Vigo.
The 31-year-old striker has seen his stock rise considerably since returning to his roots in the summer of 2015.
An ill-fated stint at Liverpool in 2013-14 had knocked his confidence, but a return to prolific form in front of goal has been enjoyed back at Celta.
Aspas has netted 67 times in 127 appearances during a second stint with the club that helped to put him on the map.
Those efforts saw him form part of Spain’s squad at World Cup 2018, while also sparking talk of another potential big-money move to a European heavyweight.
Aspas has never pushed for a switch, though, telling Marca: “I personally did not call another team. It is true that several got in touch with my brother and my agent.
“I have always been honest, anyone interested had to come to an agreement with Celta first and then we would see if it interested me later.
“There were important teams, interest from Real Madrid and Atletico came out in the press and I imagine it was true.
“The club did not say anything to me. I suppose there were talks and nothing went any further.”
Rather than looking for a move elsewhere, Aspas continues to plan for the long term at Celta.
He committed to a new contract in April 2017, with the options within that agreement set to take him through to 2022.
“I have always seen myself at Celta for as many years as possible,” added Aspas.
“That is why I signed a contract extension.
“I hope to speak with the club in the future and to continue for as many years as possible.”
Aspas has been back among the goals for Celta in recent weeks, with the target having been found in his last two outings against Atletico Madrid and Girona.
Fuaadelstu
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hehehe you ruined Spain in WC by missing pretty penalty
An incredible lad, football has its own time and stories aspas is a typical example of time. I’m glad to see a delta player considered for the national team regardless of playing for a big name or not, football is football regardless of the color of jersey one is wearing. Aspas depicts that Denkyem
Akr22
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hehehe you ruined Spain in WC by missing pretty penalty
yes bro and. he will join madrid in his dreams😂😂
towcrst
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hehehe you ruined Spain in WC by missing pretty penalty
wonderfully aspas
Barcelona-Arsenal
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hehehe you ruined Spain in WC by missing pretty penalty
if he never scored his last minute backheel flick, Spain wouldve finished below spain in the division. and De gea is a big reason they didnt win, he shouldve saved at least one of the spot kicks, but wasnt able to punch one out when he go a hand to it. Koke missed the most important pen
Barcelona-Arsenal
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wonderful player
OGYANK1217
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XAGAR
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hehehe you ruined Spain in WC by missing pretty penalty