 His solid performances eventually attracted the attention of French side Olympique de Marseille, but he did not settle in the club or the country, being loaned to his former team in January 2000.Berizzo moved to Spain with RC Celta de Vigo, in another winter transfer move.With the Galicians he was an important defensive unit, contributing with 17 La Liga matches in his first year as they finished in sixth position; in his second full season he registered career-bests (at Celta) 27 games with two goals, helping the side reach the UEFA Champions League for the first time ever.