The Spanish club Barcelona has officially ruled out the idea of signing Mikel Oyarzabal, the Real Sociedad forward, as part of its plan to find a suitable replacement for Polish striker Robert Lewandowski in the upcoming period, according to what was revealed by the website "Fichajes."

The report clarified that Barcelona's management has decided to remove Oyarzabal from the list of candidates to strengthen the attack, after he had been one of the prominent names suggested recently.

The source indicated that the Catalan club is now focusing on other names, primarily Dusan Vlahovic and Ita Eyoung, as they align more closely with the requirements of the current sports project.

Oyarzabal, who is 28 years old, is considered one of the most important pillars of Real Sociedad, having become the team's captain and a prominent figure in the club's project, with a contract that runs until 2028, which complicates his departure at this time.

Barcelona sees that the player's financial and sporting profile does not align with the club's current direction, especially in light of its efforts to sign young elements capable of making a significant future impact.

With this decision, Oyarzabal continues his journey with Real Sociedad, while Barcelona is heading towards new offensive options in preparation for the upcoming season.