Reinforcements for Laliga promoters
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Ex-Bundesliga professional Josip Brekalo (27) strengthens the Laliga promoted Real Oviedo. The Croatian attacker signed a contract with the Azules by June 30, 2027. Brekalo, reports, is reported free of charge after his contract, which was originally valid for a year, had just been dissolved at the AC Florence.
The striker had switched from VfL Wolfsburg to Fiorentina in January 2023 for 1.7 million euros, for which he only met once in 29 missions. Borrowing followed to Hajduk Split and Kasimpasa. Last season he contributed four goals and two templates in 23 Süper-Lig games.
Shortly before, Real Oviedo presented another prominent name with Leander Dendoncker (30). The Belgian midfielder was also released by Aston Villa and also signed until 2027. The Dendoncker, which was once valued at Wolverhampton at 32 million euros in the market value, is the second most valuable access in Oviedo’s history with 4.5 million euros today. Last season he played 43 games (three goals) as a loan for the RSC Anderlecht.
“To be honest, I didn’t know much about Oviedo when I was told about it, but I knew that they had just climbed and that Santi Cazorla was playing there. I played against him in England. When my consultant said I was interested, I didn’t hesitate,” said Dendoncker at his presentation. “It has always been my dream to play in Spain.” On Sunday (9:30 p.m.), the Real Oviedo, which started with a defeat in the season, is waiting none other than record champions Real Madrid in the first home game.