Official: Bologna sign Alhassane from Real Oviedo for €3.5m
Quick summary
Bologna have officially completed the signing of Alhassane from Real Oviedo for a reported fee of €3.5 million.
Full article
Attributed to original sourceBologna have officially purchased Niger international left-back Rahim Alhassane from Real Oviedo for a reported fee of €3.5m.
The transfer was completed today, with the 24-year-old player putting pen to paper on a contract at the Stadio Dall’Ara.
He flew in to undergo his medical tests over the last few days before securing the deal.
Bologna welcome Alhassane to Serie A VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN – JANUARY 04: Rahim Alhassane of Real Oviedo is challenged by Calebe of Deportivo Alaves during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Deportivo Alaves and Real Oviedo at Estadio de Mendizorroza on January 04, 2026 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) Alhassane made 28 competitive appearances for Real Oviedo last season between LaLiga and the Copa del Rey, but contributed no goals or assists.
It had been reported that the asking price was €4m , but that Bologna got it over the line for a lower fee of €3.5m.
Although he can also play in central defence, it would appear as if the Rossoblu have primarily purchased him to work as a left-back.
A new force on the left #WeAreOne pic.twitter.com/76cIYINDIl
— Bologna FC 1909 (@Bolognafc1909) July 20, 2026
There had also been interest from AS Monaco in the Niger international, who already has 23 caps for his country.
Source attribution: this article content is based on the linked publisher feed/source. Chance adds independent soccer context, impact analysis, entity links, and related news.
What happened
Bologna have confirmed the acquisition of Alhassane from Spanish second-division side Real Oviedo. The transfer fee is believed to be €3.5 million. The move brings the player to Serie A, where Bologna will look to integrate him into their squad. Real Oviedo receive a significant transfer fee for a Segunda División side.
Chance analysis
This is a modest but officially confirmed transfer for Bologna, who continue their pattern of identifying value in lower-division markets. The €3.5m fee suggests a young or developing talent, and Alhassane will likely need time to adapt to Serie A. For Real Oviedo, this represents solid income for a second-division club. The signing may marginally affect Bologna's depth options but is unlikely to shift their competitive standing significantly.
Bologna gain a new squad option, likely for rotation or development; impact on first-team competitiveness is limited in the short term.
A low-cost depth signing for Bologna from Segunda División; unlikely to immediately alter match predictions but adds squad depth.