Real Sociedad has rejected a €65 million bid for Mikel Oyarzabal, according to sources close to the club. The offer, which arrived on August 15, did not convince the Basque team, which decided to keep the forward in its squad. Oyarzabal, 29, remains a key player for the team, which finished the 2025 season in 10th place in La Liga with 46 points (11 wins, 13 draws, and 14 losses).
What happened with the offer for Oyarzabal?
The €65 million bid for Mikel Oyarzabal arrived on August 15, but Real Sociedad rejected it without hesitation. The club valued his contribution to the team and decided not to sell him. Oyarzabal has been a consistent figure in the attack of the txuri-urdin, with 59 goals scored and 61 conceded in the last season, leaving a balance of -2 in goal difference.
Why is it important for Real Sociedad?
Keeping Oyarzabal is key to the club's project. The forward is one of the most experienced players and has proven his worth in decisive moments. Additionally, with Álvaro Odriozola currently injured, the squad needs all the stability it can get. The team finished the 2025 season 48 points behind leader Barcelona and aims to improve in the next campaign.
What's next for Oyarzabal and Real Sociedad?
With the transfer window closed, Oyarzabal will remain at Real Sociedad at least until January. The club will focus on preseason and preparing for the new La Liga season. The last match of the previous season ended in a 1-1 draw against Espanyol, and the team aims to start the new campaign on the right foot. The team's recent form was inconsistent, with 0 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses in the last five matches (DDDLL).
