Spain star Mikel Oyarzabal has insisted he’s happy at Real Sociedad amid whispers he’s a potential target for Barcelona if the Catalans fail to sign Julian Alvarez this summer.
Barcelona have been offered hope of landing Alvarez this week after the striker admitted he wants to move on, but Atletico are furious with the situation and have said they will file a complaint to FIFA about the Catalans.
Hansi Flick’s side may therefore need a Plan B this summer, with Oyarzabal one of several names mentioned
recently and even Gavi admitting he’d sign the striker for Barcelona.
Oyarzabal was therefore asked if he could guarantee he’ll stay at Real Sociedad while at World Cup 2026 and offered up the following response.
“I’m focused on helping the team win in three days. I’m where I want to be, at what I consider my home, Real Sociedad,” he told reporteres.
“My mind isn’t on that, but on arriving in Uruguay in the best possible condition.”
The striker bagged a brace last time out against Saudi Arabia and was also asked whether he feels underrated by the world press.
“I’m actually tired of answering this question; I don’t dwell on it,” he added. “What matters to me is what my teammates, my coach, the staff, and the people whose opinions actually count have to say.
“We know how football works these days, and it’s normal for people to talk, but I don’t let it bother me.”
Oyarzabal has 14 goals and seven assists in his past 13 Spain games and is likely to start again when La Roja face Uruguay in their final group fixture.
