Real Oviedo has strengthened its midfield with the signing of Mikel Goti on loan from Real Sociedad until the end of the 2026-27 season. The deal, confirmed on Tuesday according to the outlet kirolakeitb.eus, does not include a purchase option and aims to give playing time to the 24-year-old player.
The Asturian side, managed by Luis Carrión, currently sits 14th in the Segunda División standings with 4 points from three games, recording one win, one draw, and one loss. Their next fixture is a home match against Burgos on September 6th, a key duel to try and climb the table.
Who is Mikel Goti?
Mikel Goti is a midfielder trained at the Athletic Club academy who signed for Real Sociedad in 2023. With the txuri-urdin first team, he played seven official matches, scoring three goals, a notable tally for his position. He played a significant role in the promotion of Sanse, Real Sociedad's reserve team, to the Segunda División in 2025. He spent the second half of last season on loan at Córdoba, where he played 16 games and scored one goal.
The player remains under contract with Real Sociedad until 2028, but competition in San Sebastián makes the loan to Real Oviedo an opportunity to secure the regularity he seeks. His arrival adds versatility and a goal threat to a team that has scored only one league goal so far, according to the data on our stats page.
How does he fit into Luis Carrión's squad?
Goti's arrival comes at a time when Real Oviedo is seeking more attacking punch. The team has also conceded just one goal, but the need to create more chances is evident. Manager Luis Carrión gains a player with experience in the category and a goalscoring profile from the center of the park.
His signing could be especially useful given the current injury situation in the squad. On the club's injuries list are forward Chris Ramos and midfielder Ilyas Chaira, absences that limit the manager's options. Goti offers an immediate alternative to cover several positions in midfield and the edge of the box.
What does this signing mean for the season?
This market operation underscores Real Oviedo's intention to be competitive in a very tight Segunda División. The blue club is three points behind the leader, Granada CF, so a positive run could quickly bring them closer to the top spots. The loan of Goti is a low-risk bet with high potential reward if the player recovers his best form.
The immediate schedule, which you can check on our fixtures section, presents manageable challenges for the new signing to adapt. After the match against Burgos, the team will face a series of fixtures that will define their trajectory in the first stretch of the league. Goti's future at the club will depend on his performance, as with no purchase option, his future remains tied to Real Sociedad.
Mikel Goti is already training with his new teammates and aims to make his debut in the blue shirt in the next match at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere. His loan contract runs until June 30, 2027.
