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Real Madrid Moves to Block Barcelona Bid for Víctor Muñoz

Contract clauses give Madrid control over the Osasuna winger’s next move.

Overview

  • Multiple reports on Sunday said Real Madrid will use pre-agreed terms to stop Barcelona from signing Víctor Muñoz.
  • Madrid retained a buy-back for the next three summers at €8m, €9m, then €10m, plus a right of first refusal and 50% of any future fee.
  • Barcelona could only land the 22-year-old by triggering his €40m release clause, though Madrid can still match offers under their matching right.
  • Premier League and Serie A clubs have asked about his status, and his recent switch to Niagara Sport was reported as routine career management.
  • Muñoz has had a breakout season with Osasuna and scored on his Spain debut, in a case that reflects Madrid’s wider policy of keeping leverage over academy graduates.