'Fichajes' confirmed that Atletico Madrid is closely monitoring the future of Spanish forward Mikel Oyarzabal, captain of Real Sociedad, amid interest from two European clubs, Atletico Madrid and Lazio, to strengthen their attacking lineups during the winter transfer window.

Oyarzabal has extensive experience in La Liga and the ability to deliver immediate performance under pressure, making him an attractive option for Atletico Madrid, especially with the potential departure of Alexander Sorloth at the end of the season. The player is known for his versatility in playing multiple attacking positions, as well as his ability to contribute defensively and in collective pressing, which aligns with coach Diego Simeone’s philosophy.

However, Real Sociedad’s management has set a clear policy of not selling the player in this winter market, considering Oyarzabal a key element in the club’s sporting project. His leadership on and off the pitch is irreplaceable in the short term, and any sudden departure could be a severe blow to the team mid-season, making his transfer in January highly complicated.

Meanwhile, Lazio is monitoring the situation from Italy but faces difficulties acquiring the player in the short term, given Oyarzabal’s desire to remain in Spain during this winter window, preferring sporting and personal stability and postponing any move that might affect his performance.

All indicators suggest that any potential transfer will likely occur in the summer, when Real Sociedad will have a better opportunity to plan, and Atletico Madrid will have greater room for economic and sporting negotiations.