🖋️ Summary of the Contract Story
1. Barcelona’s Interest Emerges
Recent reports indicate that FC Barcelona is monitoring Oyarzabal as a possible transfer target. After his standout displays for Spain rather than club-level form, Barça sees him as an experienced, technically sound option to bolster their attack without undertaking a massive financial gamble (pasionfutbol.com).
2. Real Sociedad’s Position
Real Sociedad holds Oyarzabal under contract until June 2028, complete with a hefty release clause of €75 million (onefootball.com). They’re reportedly open to negotiation—though only if the price is right (transferfeed.com).
3. Player’s Situation
Oyarzabal has not made any public comments about a potential move. Having renewed recently, he remains committed—at least contractually—to La Real. Still, his stellar performances for Spain this summer have undoubtedly raised his profile (fichajes.net).
🔮 Possible Outcomes
- If Barcelona decides to trigger his release clause (~€75 million), they can negotiate directly with Oyarzabal—Real Sociedad cannot prevent the move under that clause.
- If Barcelona opts not to pay the full clause, they could still negotiate a lower fee—Real Sociedad appears willing to entertain offers, though they haven’t set a price point (transferfeed.com).
- If both clubs agree on terms, final approval will rest with Oyarzabal—and it remains to be seen if he’d choose Barça after recently extending at Real Sociedad.
✅ In summary:
- Barça is interested in adding veteran leadership and national-team pedigree to their front line.
- Oyarzabal is under contract until 2028 with a €75 million release clause.
- Real Sociedad would consider selling, but only under favorable terms.
- Oyarzabal himself hasn’t publicly confirmed interest in leaving.
