More competition for Barça for Etta Eyong: three LaLiga clubs want the striker

It is increasingly difficult for Villarreal to retain Karl Etta Eyong. It is not only FC Barcelona that is in the 'race' for the Cameroonian striker, but three other clubs have also joined the bidding. The 19 goals scored in the last season of the Primera RFEF have attracted attention in Europe.

Eyong has played two matches of LaLiga EA Sports 25/26 with the team managed by Marcelino. In the first presentation against Real Oviedo he scored a goal, while in the thrashing against Girona (5-0) he gave an assist to Tajon Buchanan. With the first team of the 'Yellow Submarine' he has 6 matches, 2 goals and one assist.

Etta Eyong's clause and Barça's urgency to sign him

In the midst of the complex financial situation that Barça is going through, the board sees Etta Eyong as a player who can provide long-term economic returns. He is a young striker (21 years old), with a remarkable projection and would arrive for an affordable price. In addition to being an alternative to Robert Lewandowski in the attack.

His clause is 5 million euros, a real 'bargain' for the Blaugrana club and that would not disrupt the 'Fair Play', but that figure has an expiration date. Therefore, the culé plan is to be able to execute the clause and then loan him to another LaLiga team, thus avoiding problems with an immediate registration.

Etta Eyong, celebrating a goal with Villarreal

If the operation is not completed before September 1, things would be complicated for the team chaired by Joan Laporta. The urgency is due to the fact that, from September 2, the clause of the attacker born in Cameroon will rise to 30 million euros, being a difficult amount to assume in any subsequent attempt.

Villarreal, for its part, wants to renew him to readjust the value of his card, because it knows that in the short term future he will be a difficult player to retain. For now, the player from Douala has a link with the Castellón team until 2027.

Real Betis, Real Sociedad and Real Oviedo also want Etta Eyong

The Blaugrana team is not the only one that is moving for the signing of Karl Etta Eyong, there are also other LaLiga teams that are interested in having him in their ranks, such as Real Betis, Real Sociedad and Real Oviedo. The three clubs have only consulted the 'Yellow Submarine' for a loan move.

This last week of the transfer market will be crucial for the 21-year-old striker, who will have to define his future. Will Etta Eyong continue at Villarreal or will he change teams this summer? If Barça signs him, they will also negotiate with other LaLiga teams to loan him out before midnight on September 1.