Celta360: Galicia leaders visit Ciudad Deportiva Afouteza as construction advances
Celta360 development at Ciudad Deportiva Afouteza took a major step forward on June 9, 2026, as Galicia’s president and Celta’s president inspected the works. This visit highlights the growing momentum behind the Celta360 project.
The visit on June 9, 2026, brought together Alfonso Rueda, president of the Xunta de Galicia, and Marian Mouriño, president of RC Celta, for an on-site inspection of the Ciudad Deportiva Afouteza construction. Officials toured the worksite to review progress and discuss the next phases of the Celta360 initiative.
Club and regional leaders positioned the complex as a strategic investment for sport, education and regional development. Both parties emphasized the project’s aim to serve the first team, the academy and broader community programs associated with the club.
Inspection at the Afouteza site
Alfonso Rueda and Marian Mouriño walked the active construction zones to assess structural progress and timelines. Their presence signaled high-level political support and underlined the project’s visibility within Galicia’s public agenda.
Rueda described the complex as an undertaking of regional significance with potential benefits extending beyond Mos into Vigo and the surrounding areas. He committed the Xunta’s backing and highlighted the project’s role in regional planning and development efforts.
Mouriño, reflecting on the past year since the foundation stone was laid, noted that tangible progress was visible across the site. The club president framed the visit as an opportunity to demonstrate momentum and accountability to local authorities and the public.
Celta360’s planned facilities and educational focus
Celta360 is being designed as a multifaceted sports and education hub anchored at Ciudad Deportiva Afouteza. Plans include specialized training facilities, classrooms for academic programs and spaces intended to integrate sport science with formal education.
Officials stressed that an important element of the program is the delivery of academic degrees and vocational training tied to sport and related industries. The inclusion of education within the master plan was presented as a differentiator that links athletic development with workforce preparation.
By combining elite sporting infrastructure and learning environments, the project intends to offer a pipeline for young athletes and students to receive coordinated technical and academic training. Club and regional planners say this mixture will increase the long-term viability and social value of the site.
Regional economic and social impact
Rueda argued that the Celta360 project will generate direct and indirect economic activity for Mos, Vigo and the wider Galician area. Construction-related employment, future operational roles and the arrival of students and professionals are expected to contribute to local economic circulation.
Officials also emphasized non-economic benefits, including enhanced sports participation pathways, community programming and facilities that can be used by local clubs and schools. These community-facing elements were cited as central to securing both regional support and public acceptance.
Local stakeholders expect that the combination of sports events, training camps and academic offerings will also increase visitor flow to the area. Club representatives pointed to potential synergies with tourism and local services as part of the longer-term impact assessment.
Sporting strategy: first team, academy and As Celtas
The club framed the development as integral to its sporting strategy for all competitive levels, from the first team to youth development and the club’s broader structures. Executives said Celta360 will provide tailored environments to accelerate player development and professional preparation.
Investment in training technology, performance analytics and rehabilitation spaces was flagged as critical to closing the gap with European peers. Club leaders indicated that these resources are intended to support the first team’s competitive ambitions and to enhance the academy’s ability to produce homegrown talent.
The plan also references support for women’s programming under the banner “As Celtas,” reflecting an institutional commitment to developing parallel pathways. Officials cast this component as part of a comprehensive sporting ecosystem that promotes inclusion and depth across the club’s squads.
Construction progress and next milestones
The ceremony marking the first stone occurred roughly a year ago, and club officials said the project has moved from early groundwork to visible structural phases. Site managers are now coordinating systems installation, finishing work and the scheduling of interior fit-outs across multiple buildings.
Key upcoming milestones include the completion of primary pitches, the delivery of academic facilities and the commissioning of sports medicine and performance centers. Project managers have outlined phased openings to enable parts of the complex to become operational while remaining work continues elsewhere on the site.
Both the club and the Xunta emphasized close monitoring of timelines and budgets, noting the importance of maintaining momentum and meeting contractual obligations. Regular public updates were promised to ensure transparency as the project advances toward its operational targets.
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The visit by President Alfonso Rueda and Celta president Marian Mouriño on June 9, 2026, reinforced the public-private partnership driving Celta360 and showcased a project that aims to combine elite sport, education and local development at Ciudad Deportiva Afouteza. The site now moves into a phase where construction achievements will be matched by the planning required to deliver training, academic and community services, and both club and regional authorities say they will continue to oversee progress closely.
