Highly-rated La Liga forward would cost Barcelona just €5 million | OneFootball

Barcelona’s transfer strategy has once again turned heads, with the club now looking closely at Villarreal’s young forward, Etta Eyong.

According to the latest report from SPORT, Barça have discovered that Eyong’s release clause is set at just €5 million, not €10 million as many first believed.

This figure makes him an affordable and realistic target, sparking immediate interest from the Catalan giants.

Eyong is young, talented, and has plenty of room to grow, and at just €5 million, he represents incredible value for a player who is already showing signs of big potential.

For Barcelona, who are still working under strict financial fair play rules, this kind of low-cost signing could prove to be a smart move for the future.

Barcelona’s plan for Eyong

The plan from Barcelona’s sporting team is simple – activate the clause, sign the forward, and loan him out to another La Liga club.

By doing this, Barça can avoid immediate issues with squad registration while still securing a player they believe could become very valuable in the coming years.

Barcelona are interested in signing Etta Eyong. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

As such, there are already several clubs willing to take Eyong on loan. Teams like Real Betis, Real Sociedad, and even some Premier League sides have shown an interest in him.

This makes Barcelona’s plan easier, as finding him regular game time will not be a problem.

Villarreal fight to keep their rising star

Villarreal, however, are not ready to lose one of their brightest young talents so easily.

The Yellow Submarine are preparing to offer Eyong a new contract with a better salary and a much higher release clause. They know that at €5 million, he is within reach of almost any big European club.

Barcelona’s next steps will depend on how quickly Villarreal move. If the player does not renew, Barça could strike fast and secure Eyong before rivals get ahead.

At just €5 million, Etta Eyong looks like one of the most exciting low-cost opportunities in the market right now – and Barcelona are ready to take full advantage.