What happened to Rahim Alhassane at Real Oviedo?
Real Oviedo have confirmed the departure of Rahim Alhassane after just one season in the first team. The 24-year-old Nigerien left-back, who also holds Spanish citizenship, has joined Bologna for a reported €3.5 million fee. The Italian club finalized the deal this weekend at Stadio Dall'Ara, where the player completed medical tests in the preceding days.
Alhassane arrived at Oviedo in 2024 from Recreativo Huelva and broke into the first team last season. He made 28 appearances across LaLiga and the Copa del Rey but failed to score or assist in any of them. His exit leaves a gap in Oviedo’s defense as the club enters the transfer window with a 20th-place finish in the 2025 table, on 29 points from six wins, eleven draws, and twenty-one losses in 38 games.
Why does this exit matter for Real Oviedo?
The departure of Alhassane comes at a critical moment for the club. Oviedo ended last season 20th in LaLiga, 65 points behind leaders Barcelona, with a goal difference of -34 (26 scored, 60 conceded). The team begins pre-season needing to bolster its squad after a run of five straight winless matches (LLLDL).
For Oviedo, the loss of Alhassane is both a defensive setback and an opportunity to restructure. The club must act fast to replace him before the transfer window closes, especially as Bologna have already integrated him into their left-back plans. Oviedo’s focus now turns to securing reinforcements who can improve a defense that leaked too many goals last term.
What’s next for Real Oviedo in the transfer window?
With the 2025-26 season still not underway, Oviedo has time to reshape its squad. The club closes last season with a -34 goal difference and needs both defensive solidity and attacking punch to avoid another difficult campaign. Alhassane’s exit frees up a starting spot, but it could also bring in much-needed funds if the club opts to sell other players.
Fans are hoping manager Luis Carrión will present a clear project before the season kicks off. The club is also working on contract renewals for key players while scouting additions who can lift a team that managed just six wins from 38 games last time out. The board believes the right signings can turn Oviedo’s fortunes around ahead of the new campaign.
