Tensions at Levante surrounding Etta Eyong

Cameroonian striker targeted by Barça refuses move to Russia

Europe 19 February 2026 at 01:58

The situation is getting complicated for Etta Eyong. The Cameroonian striker for Levante UD, tracked by FC Barcelona and several Premier League clubs, now finds himself at the center of an internal conflict just hours before the transfer window closes.

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, the management has asked the coach not to start their top scorer against Villarreal CF. The reason: his refusal to join CSKA Moscow, despite a bid exceeding 30 million euros that was accepted by the Spanish club.

🚨🇨🇲 Etta Eyong left on the bench by Levante against Villarreal tonight.

💰 The club is pushing for a transfer to CSKA Moscow, with an offer over €30M.
⛔️ The player is under pressure... but has no intention of moving to Russia.

🔥 Huge interest for… pic.twitter.com/EgCeu0KUy1
— La Tanière²³⁷ 🦁 (@lataniere237) February 19, 2026

The 22-year-old striker has no desire to play in Russia, citing sporting reasons as well as the current context, with Russian clubs excluded from European competitions. Barcelona, intrigued by his profile (6 goals, 3 assists this season), has decided to postpone any move until the summer. In England, both Fulham FC and Everton FC are also closely monitoring the situation.

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