Barcelona hold concrete interest in La Liga winger with €40m release clause with Deco an admirer

As per the report, Barcelona renewed their focus on Munoz when he became part of Castilla, where he played for two seasons between 2023 and 2025 in the RFEF Primera Division.

Barcelona have been monitoring Munoz since 2023. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

The club’s sporting department continued compiling reports on Munoz during his time with Castilla. The player has continued to be monitored in person by the Blaugrana even as his emergence has accelerated.

Three of the most recent matches in which Barcelona monitored him were Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna, Elche vs Osasuna, and Osasuna Girona, as well as fixtures involving the Spain national football team in March.

Deco believes he fits the profile Barcelona are seeking. He is appreciated for his pace, ability to make piercing runs, dribbling, and skills in 1v1 situations. The 22-year-old is also valued for his defensive contributions, one of the shortcomings identified in Rashford.

Complications in deal

Despite being a player of interest, Barcelona are not guaranteeing a move. He has a release clause of €40 million, but Real Madrid retain a buy-back option for €8 million this summer, which rises to €9 million and €10 million for 2027 and 2028, respectively.

In addition, Real Madrid still retain a 50% share of his economic rights as well as a right of first refusal should they choose not to activate the clause.

So, despite Barcelona’s concrete interest in Munoz, a move appears unlikely, especially if Real Madrid decide to intervene.