Mikel Oyarzabal's spectacular performances for Spain at the World Cup, where he scored four goals, have led to fears among many at Real Sociedad. The concern is that a club might consider paying the 29-year-old Spanish centre-forward's release clause, or a near amount, and making him a very tempting offer in both sporting and economic terms this summer. There is trust that Oyarzabal's attachment to the club will cause him to resist such an offer and continue leading the project. It is noted that Oyarzabal is currently more valued outside the Real Sociedad fanbase than ever before, following his World Cup performances and the high praise he has received nationally and globally. It is also mentioned that there are concerns Oyarzabal's father could receive an offer that many footballers would accept, but that his son probably would not. Oyarzabal has been with the club since January 2016 and has a contract until 2028. His current market value is €25.00m, according to Transfermarkt. The forward has a total of 55 caps and 27 goals for Spain and has recently been linked with clubs including FC Barcelona and Fenerbahçe.