Mikel Oyarzabal: 'You Can Say No to Barcelona'

Real Sociedad striker Mikel Oyarzabal has broken his silence on transfer speculation linking him with Barcelona, insisting that players are fully capable of turning down even the biggest clubs. “Can you say no to Barcelona? Yes, you can. I believe it’s possible. There are footballers who have told them no,” Oyarzabal told insider Fabrizio Romano. The 28-year-old is a product of Real Sociedad’s academy and remains under contract with the Basque side until June 30, 2028. This season, he has been in impressive form, racking up 18 goals and 4 assists in 40 appearances across all competitions. Transfermarkt values him at €25 million. Reports have previously suggested that Barcelona are keen on signing the forward, but Oyarzabal’s latest comments suggest he is keeping his options open.