Victor Munoz has been undisputedly one of the rising stars in La Liga this season, impressing onlookers with his explosive nature on the flanks.
Indeed, Munoz has been performing brilliantly for Osasuna and has even recently received a call-up to the Spanish national team .
His performances have not gone unnoticed either, a with host of clubs interested in his services including his former club, Barcelona .
But it is Real Madrid who hold significant sway over Munoz’s future and it was explained by none other than Osasuna sporting director Braulio Vázquez recently.
In a recent interaction, Vazquez was emphatic about Osasuna’s stance when it comes to any potential transfer, confirming that the club have already rejected a verbal offer from Sunderland in the region of €25 million.
“We won’t even listen; we’re sticking to the clause,”he said (h/t MARCA ), reaffirming that Osasuna will not entertain any offer below Munoz’s €40 million release clause.
Victor Munoz is a name on everyone’s lips. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
However, Vazquez was equally candid about the limits of Osasuna’s control over the situation, pointing directly to Real Madrid as the decisive party in any future transfer discussion.
“Real Madrid have a three-year buyback clause that has already been agreed upon. What we’re doing is enjoying Victor until the end of the season. Football is very unpredictable,”he said.
While Osasuna acquired 50% of Munoz’s rights last summer, Real Madrid retain a buyback option they can exercise as early as this summer window, in addition to a right of first refusal and a 50% share of any future transfer fee.
Should Los Blancos choose to act, there is very little anyone else can do. The club, in fact, are reportedly ready to block Munoz’s potential move to Barcelona and bring him back to the Bernabeu.
