Santos announce signing of Uruguayan midfielder Christian Oliva | OneFootball

This Saturday, Santos announced the signing of midfielder Christian Oliva, 29 years old, who was playing for Nacional-URU. The Uruguayan signed a contract with Peixe valid for three seasons.

“Uruguayan Grit”

The fifth reinforcement for Peixe this season, the midfielder spoke for the first time as a new Santos player and promised to give his all on the field wearing the Alvinegro shirt. “First of all, I am very happy for this opportunity, for joining a giant club like Santos. I want to make the most of this chance and help the team. I come to contribute with the famous ‘Uruguayan grit.’ Always giving my all, I guarantee that will never be lacking,” he stated.

Oliva’s Career

Christian Oliva began his professional career at Nacional in 2018. After impressive performances in Uruguayan football, he caught the attention of European clubs and took his first steps on the Old Continent, playing for Cagliari-ITA and Valencia-ESP.

Without much space at the Italian club, he was transferred to Talleres-ARG in 2022. The midfielder did not establish himself in Argentina and, subsequently, played for Juárez-MEX before returning to Nacional in 2024.

Back in Uruguayan football, Oliva regained his good form. Playing as a midfielder or defensive midfielder, he had a strong finish to 2025 and started 2026 as a starter for the team. In the last season, in which he became Uruguayan champion, he recorded 166 defensive actions in 40 matches, with an average of 4.15 interventions per game.

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