FC Barcelona is poised to activate a €30M release clause for a La Liga sensation whose rapid rise has caught the attention of Hansi Flick.
Barcelona’s striker hunt intensifies as Robert Lewandowski, 37, enters his contract’s final six months without renewal signs, thrusting Deco toward summer 2026 bargains blending La Liga output with upside for Hansi Flick’s press sans salary cap woes.
Elite names like Julian Alvarez and Harry Kane tempt, but focus shifts to this 22-year-old Cameroonian phenom: six goals, three assists in 15 Levante games ignite scouts, his AFCON Gabon winner amplifying hype.
Last summer’s payroll-blocked pursuit revives, €30m clause hiding €15m Villarreal loopholes amid Levante distress. Low-risk heir to Lewandowski, resale gold awaits tournament breakout.
That sensation is Levante’s Karl Etta Eyong, whose €30m clause Barcelona eyes activating—likely for €15m via clauses—as they track the 22-year-old at AFCON per Diario Sport.
The Blaugrana held interest last summer before his Villarreal-to-Levante move, but salary restrictions halted a favorable deal.
Now, Ciutat Esportiva scouts monitor his first major international tournament closely, where he opened with Cameroon’s decisive goal against Gabon.
Eyong’s club form dazzles: six goals and three assists in 15 La Liga matches fuel Levante’s campaign while spotlighting his clinical edge and physicality.
This Villarreal B graduate exploded onto senior radars, drawing eyes from Catalonia amid Lewandowski’s looming exit.
His contract’s Villarreal-linked clauses could slash the fee, turning financial prudence into a masterstroke as Levante battles survival.
Eager for a Blaugrana move, Eyong fits Flick’s high-intensity system perfectly, offering rotation depth for treble pushes.
AFCON stardom could skyrocket his value, mirroring La Masia resale successes like Yamal or Cubarsí.
Barcelona prioritizes low-cost gambles post-salary cap eras, positioning Eyong as the post-Polish pivot blending youth, goals, and upside.
Low-cost acquisition promises resale windfalls, securing striker succession without peril.
Deco’s watchful eye at AFCON signals intent: activate, integrate, elevate—Barça’s 2026 blueprint unlocked.
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