Real Oviedo have bolstered their midfield with the signing of Aritz Aldasoro. The deal, announced by the club on Friday, is a loan from Racing de Santander that runs until the end of the 2026-2027 season.
Aldasoro, born in Beasáin, Guipúzcoa on June 5, 1999, arrives as a 27-year-old with extensive experience in Spain's second tier. His addition aims to bring solidity to a midfield managed by Julián Calero, which is facing a tough start to the league campaign. The team currently sits 18th in the Segunda División table with just one point from two games, following a draw and a loss. Their next challenge is an away trip to face bottom-placed Albacete on Saturday, August 29.
Who is Aritz Aldasoro?
Aritz Aldasoro is a midfielder developed in the youth academy of Real Sociedad. He began his senior career with Real Sociedad C in the Tercera División in 2017, spending two seasons there. He then progressed to the reserve team, Sanse, helping them earn promotion to the Segunda División in 2021. During that stint in the second division, he played 28 matches, gaining crucial experience before his move to Racing de Santander.
His time at the Cantabrian club was pivotal for his development. He became a regular starter there, amassing 117 appearances over his first three seasons. Last season, as Racing secured promotion to La Liga, he featured in 19 games and scored one goal. Now, wearing the blue shirt, he aims to be a key piece in Julián Calero's project.
What does he bring to Oviedo's midfield?
The arrival of Aldasoro addresses a specific need for the team: adding more consistency and experience to the engine room. The Basque player is an organizing midfielder, accustomed to competing in a highly demanding Segunda División. His knowledge of the league and his physical presence could be valuable assets for an Oviedo side seeking stability after an irregular start.
The team has yet to score in the league and has a negative goal difference of one. They trail the leaders, Las Palmas, by five points, making the need to accumulate points immediate. The squad, which you can view on our squad page, gains more options with this move. Aldasoro will compete for a place in a sector that is central to the manager's tactical scheme.
What is the team's current context?
Real Oviedo approaches the early matchdays with the urgency to improve their results. Their recent form, with a loss and a draw (LD), demands a quick reaction. The upcoming fixtures schedule now presents an opportunity against last-placed Albacete, but away games always pose an additional challenge.
The signing of Aldasoro fits into this scenario of reinforcement to change the dynamic. The club trusts that his arrival, combined with the group's work, will help them climb the standings. The immediate objective is clear: secure the first win of the season to move away from the relegation places and build a solid campaign from there.
