MADRID (AFP) - Monaco have agreed a deal with Celta Vigo for the signing of Brazilian midfielder Nene, the Spanish club said Wednesday.

The 25-year-old has recently acquired dual Brazilian-Spanish nationality, meaning he would no longer take up one of the limited number of non-EU places in the Monaco squad.

Celta only signed him a year ago from Spanish rivals Alaves for 4.5 million euros but Celta's relegation from the top flight last season made his exit a likelihood.

"Celta and Monaco agreed yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon for the transfer of Nene," said a Celta statement.

"The player left this afternoon for Monaco and will take a medical tomorrow (Thursday) morning and join the Monaco squad."