According to The Athletic‘s Sam Lee, Manchester City are interested in acquiring the signature of Real Sociedad attacker Mikel Oyarzabal. It is believed that the Citizens view the La Liga rising star as an ideal replacement for Leroy Sane in the long-run (via The Athletic) (subscription needed).
Oyarzabal’s Majestic Form In Spain This Season
Oyarzabal has made an impressive start to this Spanish top-flight campaign and has been a joy to watch as he has put in some sensational performances for Sociedad so far. The Spanish talent has featured in 13 matches for Imanol Alguacil’s side this term, netting four goals while creating four assists in multiple competitions.
Since breaking out as a first-team starter at the Anoeta Stadium back in 2016, the Eibar-born prospect has made a total of 164 appearances for Real Sociedad, scoring on 42 occasions while providing 27 assists on all fronts. He has averaged 2.2 shots, 1.4 key passes and 2.2 dribbles per game in the top tier of Spain during this campaign (stats via whoscored).
Oyarzabal is an exceptional attacker who has been quite productive with his contributions this season. The 22-year-old has already earned six international caps for Spain and has registered one goal for his nation thus far.
What Will The Young Spaniard Add To Guardiola’s Team?
Oyarzabal is a technically gifted playmaker who is quick enough to complete some dangerous dribbles in the opposition half. He can distribute the ball with some crisp short passes and is also capable of whipping in a few inviting crosses into the opposition penalty area. What makes the Spanish rising star such an exceptional player is his ability to score or create goals consistently at the highest level.
If he can continue with his excellent form for the remainder of this campaign, then Man City should undoubtedly orchestrate a move to bring him to the Etihad Stadium. At 22, he is at an ideal age to develop into a world-class footballer under Pep Guardiola’s expert stewardship at Manchester.
Oyarzabal is more than capable of filling Sane’s shoes and could flourish if given a chance to make a switch to the Mancunian club. He has all the skillset required to succeed for the Citizens in the coming years.
