Mikel Oyarzabal reaffirms commitment to Real Sociedad amid Barcelona interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 6:35 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Mikel Oyarzabal has addressed ongoing speculation linking him to FC Barcelona, stating he is happy at Real Sociedad. The striker emphasized his dedication to Sociedad, the club where he has spent his entire professional career, during an interview with El Partidazo. Oyarzabal’s remarks come amid heightened interest from Barcelona, particularly as they seek a replacement for Robert Lewandowski. He is currently focused on Spain's upcoming World Cup Round-of-16 match against Portugal, prioritizing the tournament over transfer discussions.
- •Oyarzabal insists he is happy at Real Sociedad.
- •Speculation links him to Barcelona amid Lewandowski's potential departure.
- •He focuses on the World Cup, not transfer rumors.
- •Barcelona's main target is Julian Alvarez, with complications in negotiations.
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Spain star responds to Barcelona transfer links
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Mikel Oyarzabal plays down Barcelona talk again, happy at Real Sociedad
- 6:35 AMYahoo Sports — Mikel Oyarzabal addresses Barcelona links: ‘I’m very happy at Real Sociedad’
"Real Sociedad and Spain star Mikel Oyarzabal has this weekend spoken out on the ongoing speculation linking him with a move to Barcelona.Frontman Oyarzabal is of course in the midst of another altoget...
"Mikel Oyarzabal has played down speculation linking him with a move to FC Barcelona, insisting he remains fully committed to Real Sociedad.The striker has been mentioned as a potential option to repla...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 6:35 PMSpain star responds to Barcelona transfer links
Real Sociedad and Spain star Mikel Oyarzabal has this weekend spoken out on the ongoing speculation linking him with a move to Barcelona.Frontman Oyarzabal is of course in the midst of another altoget...
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 11:00 AMMikel Oyarzabal plays down Barcelona talk again, happy at Real Sociedad
He sounds very much like a one-club man.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 6:35 AMMikel Oyarzabal addresses Barcelona links: ‘I’m very happy at Real Sociedad’
Mikel Oyarzabal has played down speculation linking him with a move to FC Barcelona, insisting he remains fully committed to Real Sociedad.The striker has been mentioned as a potential option to repla...
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