Barcelona set to face competition for La Liga winger with €40 million release clause
Barcelona set to face competition for La Liga winger with €40 million release clause Victor Munoz of CA Osasuna is one of the players highly regarded by the sporting department of FC Barcelona as they look to strengthen their attack next summer. With Marcus Rashford unlikely to be signed permanently, the Blaugrana are on the lookout for a new left-winger, with the 22-year-old Spaniard catching their eye. A deal for Munoz, though, is complicated because of Real Madrid still owning 50% of his economic rights as well as retaining a buyback clause for him.
Interest in Munoz growing On top of that, Mundo Deportivo now reports that Barcelona will face strong competition to secure Munoz’s signing from clubs in the Premier League, Italy and Germany. Munoz has enjoyed an impressive debut season with Osasuna, in which he has made 35 appearances, scoring six goals and providing five assists. Man in demand.
(Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) It earned him a call-up to the Spanish national team, where he scored on his debut in March. It has also served to put him on the radars of multiple clubs across England, Italy, and Germany, which further complicates matters for Barcelona. The Catalan club have monitored the player closely for a while now .
Although the deal is considered complicated, partly due to a buy-back clause held by Real Madrid, they are expected to keep exploring the option while also maintaining alternative targets. If Barcelona are unable to complete the transfer, or if Real Madrid decide not to activate their buy-back clause, Munoz, who has a release clause of €40 million, will have multiple offers to consider as he looks to take the next step in his developing career.