{"id":918847,"date":"2026-07-10T14:19:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T19:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/10\/spain-star-oyarzabal-of-course-you-can-say-no-to-barcelona\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T14:19:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T19:19:16","slug":"spain-star-oyarzabal-of-course-you-can-say-no-to-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/10\/spain-star-oyarzabal-of-course-you-can-say-no-to-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain star Oyarzabal: Of course you can say no to Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer <\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/omnisport\/d8\/6d\/mikel-oyarzabal_17rcrnil6ndt11ht6jb641nyix.jpg?t=1284474031\" alt=\"Soccer Spain star Oyarzabal: Of course you can say no to Barcelona\">\n                        <\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soccernews.com\/la-liga\/\"><br \/>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soccernews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/soccer-news\/img\/tn-icon.svg\" alt=\"Soccer competition icon\"><br \/>\n                                    La Liga News                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Syndicated reporting provided by Stats Perform and reviewed by the SoccerNews editorial team.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Mikel Oyarzabal insists &#8220;you can say no to Barcelona&#8221; as rumours continue to link him with a move to Hansi Flick&#8217;s side.<\/p>\n<p>The 29-year-old has become a key player for Real Sociedad over the years, scoring 133 goals and providing 60 assists across 437 appearances for the club.<\/p>\n<p>His 15 goals in LaLiga last season were the most he has managed in a single season, while he also lifted the Copa del Rey in 2025-26, the second time he has won the competition with La Real.<\/p>\n<p>Oyarzabal has also made a strong impression for Spain at the World Cup, scoring four goals and registering one assist in five games.<\/p>\n<p>Barca have been in the market for a forward this summer, with Julian Alvarez also linked with a move to Camp Nou.<\/p>\n<p>La Real&#8217;s captain has already stated his desire to stay at his current club, but he has not completely closed off a potential transfer.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Can you say no to Barcelona? Yes, you can. Of course you can. Other players have done it,&#8221; Oyarzabal told\u00a0El Chiringuito.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"es\">\u00a0Mikel Oyarzabal ha disputado 96 minutos en la victoria de Espa\u00f1a ante Portugal (0-1) en octavos de final del Mundial. Guedes no ha jugado.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SEFutbol?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SEFutbol<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RvlA50EUZT\">pic.twitter.com\/RvlA50EUZT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Real Sociedad F\u00fatbol (@RealSociedad) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RealSociedad\/status\/2074241159325512159?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I\u2019m incredibly happy in San Sebastian. I consider Real Sociedad my home. It&#8217;s\u00a0a place where I can live the life I want alongside the people closest to me. I&#8217;ve always said I&#8217;m exactly where I want to be.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In life, you never know what can happen. Football can change very quickly.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>La Real begin the 2026-27 LaLiga season away to Real Madrid, while Barca start their title defence against Athletic Club at home on August 16.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soccernews.com\/spain-star-oyarzabal-of-course-you-can-say-no-to-barcelona\/401659\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a>SoccerNews Editorial Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer La Liga News Syndicated reporting provided by Stats Perform and reviewed by the SoccerNews editorial team. Mikel Oyarzabal insists &#8220;you can say no to Barcelona&#8221; as rumours continue to link him with a move to Hansi Flick&#8217;s side. 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