According to MARCA, Nicolas Jackson has emerged as a potential replacement for Robert Lewandowski should Hansi Flick take over as Barcelona manager. Flick, known for his preference for fast, aggressive attacking players, reportedly rates Jackson’s physicality, pressing, and versatility highly — traits reminiscent of what he demanded during his time at Bayern Munich.
This development signals a possible shift in Barça’s attacking strategy, with Lewandowski aging and the club seeking to rejuvenate the forward line under a new regime. Jackson, still only 22, has shown flashes of brilliance at Chelsea, scoring 14 goals across all competitions in his debut Premier League season, and his profile fits the dynamic, transitional football Flick favors.
However, this move would face several obstacles:
Chelsea’s valuation of Jackson is high, having signed him for €35m from Villarreal.
Barça’s financial constraints remain severe under La Liga’s FFP rules.
Lewandowski’s contract still has a year to run, meaning Barcelona would likely need to offload or rotate the Polish striker.
If the interest solidifies, Jackson would become one of the first big tests of Flick’s influence on transfers, potentially marking a new tactical direction for the Catalan giants.
More to follow as the managerial appointment ne
ars completion.
