Ovie Ejaria, the English midfielder who left Real Oviedo at the end of last season, is actively seeking a new club and has used the professional network LinkedIn to announce his availability. La Vanguardia Deportes reports the story, where the 28-year-old player presents himself as a free agent and asks for an opportunity in professional football.
The footballer made eight appearances and logged 196 minutes in LaLiga EA Sports for the carbayón club last season, receiving just one yellow card. His contract with the blue club, which ran until 2027, ended by mutual consent, leaving him on the market unattached. Meanwhile, the current Real Oviedo sits 15th in the Segunda División with 5 points from four games, with a record of one win, two draws, and one loss.
Ovie Ejaria's career includes spells at prestigious clubs like Liverpool, Sunderland, and Reading, as well as time in England's youth national teams. His move to Oviedo meant a jump to the Spanish top flight, but his playing time was limited. Now, in an unusual situation for a professional footballer, he has turned to digital channels to restart his career. "I am available as an agent free and looking for a new opportunity," Ejaria stated on his profile, according to the published information.
His departure from the Oviedo squad came during a summer where the club has restructured its roster. The carbayones face the start of the season with significant absences like Carlos Fernández, Chris Ramos, and Ilyas Chaira, which has contributed to the team scoring just one goal and conceding one so far in the league. Fans can check the full status of the squad on our site.
Ejaria's exit was part of the summer transfer window movements, leaving a gap in midfield that the manager has covered with other options. The team, which is 5 points behind leaders Castellón, needs to find consistency. Their next fixture is an away trip to Valladolid on September 13th, a direct clash against another mid-to-lower table side, as the opponent currently occupies 16th place. The full season schedule is available on our fixtures page.
With one goal scored and one conceded, Oviedo is looking to improve its offensive output. The absence of forwards like Fernández and Ramos complicates this task, so the coaching staff is working with the available alternatives in the group. The recent form sequence (D, W, L, D) shows a need for stability, especially away from home. To follow the team's statistical evolution, supporters have access to detailed stats.
Ovie Ejaria's future now depends on a club responding to his public call. Meanwhile, Real Oviedo focuses on the visit to Valladolid, a match that will be played next Sunday, September 13th.
