Santi Cazorla, aged 40, has signed a new contract extension with Real Oviedo, ensuring he will play in LaLiga for another season following the club’s historic return to Spain’s top division after 24 years[1][3]. The midfielder’s previous deal expired this summer, but Oviedo confirmed on July 12, 2025, that Cazorla will remain with the team through at least the 2025/26 campaign[1][3].
Cazorla was instrumental in Real Oviedo’s promotion, scoring a vital goal in the playoff win over Mirandes, reaffirming his on-field impact and legacy at his hometown club[1]. Last season, he contributed five goals and five assists in 35 matches, helping lead the squad and serving as a veteran presence both on and off the pitch[3][6].
On August 15, 2025, Cazorla fulfilled his lifelong ambition by making his LaLiga debut for Real Oviedo at the age of 40, playing at Villarreal’s La Ceramica stadium where he was honored by his former club for his longstanding contributions[5]. This moment was particularly poignant given Cazorla’s journey: as a teenager, financial difficulties forced him to leave Oviedo, but he remained a supporter, later taking a minimum salary and donating part of his shirt sales to the club’s academy after his return in 2023[5].
Cazorla, a former Spain international with 81 caps and a two-time European Champion (2008, 2012), continues to play as a midfielder for Real Oviedo, contributing leadership, creativity, and inspiration in Spain’s top flight[1][2]. With this latest contract, Cazorla embarks on his third consecutive season at Oviedo, with expectations for him to help the club consolidate its position in LaLiga[3][6].
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