Real Oviedo has been one of the most active teams in the Segunda División transfer market this summer of 2026, completing a total of 16 signings. Only Cádiz, with 17, surpassed the blue club's activity in a window that closed with the official release of the squad numbers for the 26/27 campaign. The Asturian club, currently 14th in the standings with 4 points from three games, has thoroughly reshaped its squad under manager Julín Calero.
The summer window concluded with the arrival of midfielder Mikel Goti, who will wear the number 8 shirt. The presentation of the full squad, a video published after the market closed, confirmed the numbers for the 24 players comprising the first team. However, the list did not include the youth academy products Marco Esteban and Dieguito, whom the club intends to register with the first team without them playing for Vetusta.
How many players did Real Oviedo sign?
Real Oviedo completed 16 incoming operations during the summer transfer market. This figure places the carbayón outfit as the second team with the most signings in the entire Segunda División, only behind Cádiz, which made 17. The overhaul has been massive, aiming to refresh the project after a league start that shows one win, one draw, and one loss. The team has scored just one goal and conceded one, maintaining a neutral goal difference.
Activity wasn't limited to arrivals. The club managed 11 departures, notably four contract terminations: Jaime Vázquez, Del Moral, Paraschiv and, in the final moments of the window, Luka Ilic. His dismissal was announced after 23:30 on deadline night. Other players like Hassan, Rahim, Joaquín Delgado and Oier Luengo left on free transfers, while Álex Cardero, Pablo Agudín and Eze departed on loan.
What are Real Oviedo's 26/27 squad numbers?
The definitive squad for the 2026/27 season, with its corresponding numbers, was configured as follows. In goal will be Miguel Narváez (1) and Aarón Escandell (13). The defence consists of Aisar Ahmed (2), Juan Cruz (3), David Costas (4), Youness (5), Villahermosa (6), Dani Calvo (12), Mingo (18), Pablo Senz (20) and Nacho Vidal (22).
The midfield features Ilyas Chaira (7), Mikel Goti (8), Alberto Reina (10), Aldasoro (16), David Jiménez (21) and Isfan (24). The forward line includes Chris Ramos (9), Jacobo González (11), Carlos Fernández (14), Samu Rodríguez (15), Estanis Pedrola (17), Brandon Domingues (19) and Carlos Domínguez (23). Calero's 26-man squad now faces a significant absence, as Chris Ramos and Ilyas Chaira are currently sidelined with injuries.
What is the cost of the Grupo Pachuca project?
Since the arrival of Grupo Pachuca in July 2022, the board has faced a high number of costly separations. In total, the club has paid for the contract termination of four managers: Álvaro Cervera, Javi Calleja, Veljko Paunović and Luis Carrión. To these are added ten players who were signed under this project and whose contracts were also terminated early: Mangel, Borja Sánchez, Paulino de la Fuente, Pomares, Lemos, Paraschiv, Ovie Ejaria, Jaime Vázquez, Del Moral and Luka Ilic.
Furthermore, six other players whose contracts were not initially signed by the current board also had their deals terminated since July 2022. This list includes Jirka, Jorge Mier, Marco Sangalli, Javi Mier, Hugo Rama and Obeng. This policy represents a significant investment in the search for a competitive team, which now aims to cut the three-point gap to the leaders, Granada CF. You can follow their progress in the standings.
The next challenge for this renewed Real Oviedo arrives this weekend. The team will host Burgos, 12th in the table, at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere on Sunday, September 6. Mikel Goti will make his debut wearing the number 8 shirt in this match.
