Renato Tapia expects a big gift from Celta de Vigo. After starting the season without considering coach “Rafa” Benítez, the Peruvian national team midfielder decided to secure a place in the starting eleven and his recent performances have made him one of the team's standouts. Before the Copa del Rey clash against Amorebieta, the Galician team surprised by giving the midfielder an impressive nickname.
Through their social networks, Celta de Vigo uploaded a photo of the 28-year-old footballer and gave him the nickname “Comandante” Tapia.
Nickname of Renato Tapia. Photo: Celta de Vigo
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Renato Tapia's next party
Celta de Vigo will face Amorebieta in the Copa del Rey round of 16. The game will take place this year Sunday, January 7th Starts at 6:00 a.m. (Peruvian time).
Will Renato Tapia extend his contract with Celta de Vigo?
After the win against Betis in the Spanish LaLiga, coach “Rafa” Benítez was consulted about a possible extension for Renato Tapia, who has a contract until June 2024.
“I already said at the last press conference that I was very happy with him. “I can tell you that we are all very happy with him,” was the attacker’s brief answer.
Renato Tapia joined Celta de Vigo in 2020. Photo: Celta de Vigo
Renato Tapia and his numbers with Celta de Vigo
The Peruvian football player has arrivedCeltic from Vigoin 2020. Since then, he played a total of 6,550 minutes in 107 games and provided 2 assists, but he still doesn't know what it means to score a goal.
How much is Renato Tapia worth?
According to the specialist portal Transfermarkt, Renato Tapia's market value as of October 2023 is 5 million euros.