Barcelona keeping close tabs on former Real Madrid winger | OneFootball

Barcelona’s search for emerging attacking talent has led them to closely monitor Victor Munoz, a player currently making waves at Osasuna, reports Mundo Deportivo. 

However, the outlet assures that despite the growing admiration within the club, any potential move will be extremely complicated.

The young winger, who has recently earned recognition at the national level with a call-up to the Spain national football team, has impressed Barcelona’s sporting department with his performances. 

Yet, while the interest is genuine, the operation itself is far from straightforward.

What’s the problem?

One of the biggest obstacles lies in the player’s ownership structure. 

This is because Real Madrid still hold 50% of Munoz’s rights, giving them significant control over his future. 

This alone complicates any potential negotiations, particularly given the rivalry between the two clubs.

Barcelona are interested in Victor Munoz. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Additionally, Osasuna are in a strong negotiating position, as they have no intention of selling the player unless his €40 million release clause is met.

The situation becomes even more complex when considering Madrid’s existing buyback clause. 

As confirmed by Osasuna’s sporting director Braulio Vazquez, Real Madrid retain the option to re-sign Munoz within a three-year window, with the fee increasing progressively from €8 million to €10 million. 

A former Cule himself

Despite attracting interest from several European clubs, particularly from the Premier League, Munoz appears to be in no rush to leave. 

The player has indicated that he is open to continuing his development at Osasuna, where he is enjoying consistent playing time and growth, scoring six goals and five assists.

Interestingly, his story comes full circle. Born in Barcelona, Munoz spent three years in Barcelona’s youth academy before making the switch to Real Madrid’s setup in 2021.