The report says the naming decision forms part of the stadium’s wider redevelopment. The Tribuna is expected to become the arena’s largest stand after the work, while the statue would stand in front of the section carrying Aspas’s name.
There had reportedly been discussion of renaming the entire stadium, but the initial plan is narrower and more practical: preserve Balaídos while placing Aspas permanently at its heart.
That choice reflects the player’s status. The stand will remain a functioning part of the ground, rather than becoming a purely ceremonial memorial.
Aspas’s connection with Celta was established immediately. The report recalls his senior debut in 2009, when he came off the bench and scored twice late in a 2-1 victory that helped the club avoid a serious crisis.
His later return from Liverpool strengthened that bond. Aspas became the attacking reference point for a generation of supporters, delivering decisive goals and repeatedly carrying the club through difficult periods.
His importance is therefore measured in more than records. He represents Celta’s identity, local pride and resilience.
The derby is expected to take place in early January, with the redevelopment also scheduled to bring further sections of Balaídos back into use. If Aspas features, the occasion could carry an emotional significance beyond the result.
For Celta, the next storyline is clear: a derby, a stadium transformation and the beginning of a permanent tribute to the player who made Balaídos his own.