FC Barcelona is going through complicated times… After this defeat in the Clasico, to which we must add Pedri’s injury for several weeks, the atmosphere is rather gloomy in Catalan lands. But behind the scenes, there is no time to lament, since there are several tense issues on which Joan Laporta and Deco must work hard. We inevitably think of this return to the Spotify Camp Nou, which is postponed each time, or the management’s latest whim: a friendly match in Peru during the winter break.
There is also talk of the transfer window, since although the month of January should be rather calm, the summer promises to be lively. There is in particular the file of number 9. Robert Lewandowski should leave the club at the end of his contract in June – at least that is what the Catalan press unanimously announces – and we must therefore find a replacement for him. The names of Julian Alvarez (Atlético) and Erling Haaland (Manchester City) often come up, but these are anything but realistic avenues given the club’s finances, currently at least.
Decision in January
On the other hand, another name also comes up very often and seems to be a more credible alternative. That of Karl Etta Eyong, 22-year-old Cameroonian international striker from Levante. As indicated Mundo Deportivothe player is coveted by FC Barcelona, Real Madrid and several English clubs. A particularly strong, fast and killer player in front of the cages, he has caught the eye of big European clubs and wants to be clear about his future in January. His plan is to find an agreement with a big team from the Old Continent during the winter transfer window, and finish the season on loan to Levante.
Its price should not be prohibitive, since its clause is 30 million euros for La Liga clubs, and 40 million euros for English clubs. In this case, it is Barça which holds the rope since the player’s preference is for the reigning Spanish champion. A big operation for Levante, who recruited him this summer for just 3 million euros from neighbors Villarreal. With 5 goals and 1 assist in La Liga this season, the Cameroonian dreams of following in the footsteps of a certain Samuel Eto’o…
