Bologna is moving quickly in this summer window. The Serie A club is close to finalizing a deal for 24-year-old left-back Rahim Alhassane from Spanish second-tier side Real Oviedo, structured as a loan with an obligation to buy for €3.5 million.
For context, €3.5 million is a meaningful commitment for a player whose estimated market value sits somewhere between €1.5 million and €1.8 million. Bologna is essentially paying a premium over current valuation.
## What the deal actually looks like
Alhassane joined Real Oviedo in July 2024 on a three-year contract, meaning his current deal runs through June 2028. Oviedo therefore holds significant contractual leverage, which likely explains the gap between his market valuation and the agreed fee.
The Nigerian defender was born on January 1, 2002 in Abuja, and while he holds Nigerian citizenship, he represents Niger internationally.
