Real Oviedo confirms the signing of Carlos Fernández

Real Oviedo has reached an agreement with Real Sociedad for the transfer of Carlos Fernández, who becomes a new player of the blue team until June 2028, pending the completion of the medical examination. The forward, born in Castilleja de Guzmán (Seville) on May 22, 1996, arrives with experience in the First and Second Divisions, including a Copa del Rey title won with Real Sociedad in 2021.

Who is Carlos Fernández?

Carlos Fernández was trained in the youth academy of Sevilla FC, where he made his first-team debut. He later played for Deportivo de La Coruña, Granada CF (where he scored 14 goals in a season), Cádiz CF, and CD Mirandés (16 goals in 35 matches). His arrival strengthens a Real Oviedo that finished the 2025 season in 20th place in LaLiga with 29 points (6 wins, 11 draws, and 21 losses).

What does he bring to the team?

Fernández joins as a forward with a goal-scoring instinct and experience in high-level competitions. His ability to score goals for teams like Granada and Mirandés makes him a key piece to improve the team's offensive production, which scored 26 goals and conceded 60 last season, finishing 65 points behind leaders Barcelona.

When will he be presented?

The player joins the first team immediately, although he will not make any statements until his official presentation. His arrival aims to boost the blue attack ahead of the upcoming season.