Real Oviedo is currently in their 99th season and competing for the 10th consecutive year in Spain’s Segunda División, with participation also scheduled in the Copa del Rey[1].
The club has been active in the transfer market for both the 2024–25 and upcoming 2025 summer windows. Notable recent signings include midfielders Kwasi Sibo (from Amorebieta, free transfer), Carlos Dotor (from Celta Vigo, loan), Francisco Portillo (free agent), César de la Hoz (from Valladolid, free transfer), and defender Nacho Vidal (from Osasuna, undisclosed fee), among others[1]. Summer 2025 activity includes:
- Horațiu Moldovan (Atletico Madrid, loan)
- Luka Ilić (Red Star Belgrade, €2m transfer)
- Ilyas Chaira (Girona, €1.5m transfer)
- Alberto Reina Campos (CD Mirandes, free agent)
- Francisco Sebastián Sebas Moyano (Real Zaragoza, free agent)
The club has also let several players go, including Masca (to Eldense, free) and Carlos Dotor (returning to Celta Vigo after his loan), with additional loans such as Alberto del Moral to Córdoba[1].
Pre-season friendlies saw Oviedo record a 3–2 victory over Al-Ettifaq, but suffered losses to Racing de Santander (0–2) and Unionistas (2–4)[1].
Regarding rumors and negotiations, Real Oviedo reportedly tried to sign Real Madrid’s Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, but he turned down the offer to remain as backup in Madrid[2][3]. The club is also in talks with Luka Jovic, the former Real Madrid forward, who may return to Spain following his departure from AC Milan[3]. Additionally, Romanian goalkeeper Horațiu Moldovan recently joined Oviedo on loan from Atletico Madrid[3].
In tactical news, coach Veljko Paunovic is managing injuries to key players, such as Ovie Ejaria, David Costas, and Nacho Vidal. He has generally preferred a four-man defensive line, with Salomon Rondon as the striker supported by Haissem Hassan and Ilyas Chaira on the wings. Paunovic did switch to a back three in their home fixture against Real Madrid, though they ultimately lost 3-0[4].