Barcelona Begin Search for Lewandowski’s Long-Term Successor
Robert Lewandowski may still be delivering goals at age 36, but even the most faithful Barcelona supporters understand that his time at the top is nearing its final chapters. With his contract running through 2026, the Polish striker has reiterated his desire to keep playing at the elite level, and his current form supports that ambition. Yet behind the scenes, Barça are already planning for life after Lewandowski.
According to multiple reports, the Catalan giants are actively scouting young, high-potential strikers to groom as long-term successors. This comes amid internal discussions about squad regeneration, with Hansi Flick keen to inject more youth and dynamism into the attacking line.
Among the names being monitored are:
- Vitor Roque, already in the squad but struggling for consistent minutes.
- Julián Álvarez, reportedly Flick’s top choice, though a big-money move would be needed.
- Nico Williams, more of a wide forward but viewed as a key offensive piece for the future.
- And Academy prospect Marc Guiu, who continues to impress in youth competitions.
With Lewandowski still leading the line effectively, there’s no urgent need for a replacement—but Barcelona’s financial limitations and long-term planning mean they must act early. The goal is to avoid a drop-off when the striker eventually departs or winds down his role.
As the summer transfer window approaches, expect more speculation and perhaps even decisive action as Barça aim to balance present firepower with future readiness.
This thread is a great snapshot of how fans are thinking about Barcelona’s striker options post-Lewandowski. Here’s a quick summary and analysis of the key takes:
Top Fan Picks:
- Alexander Isak –
- Most popular realistic choice.
- Fans love his mix of mobility, finishing, and link-up play.
- Plays in a top league, proven at Premier League level.
- Julián Álvarez –
- Seen as ideal, but difficult to sign.
- Tied to Manchester City and reportedly being positioned as a future central figure.
- Erling Haaland –
- Universally admired but dismissed as unrealistic due to cost and City’s stance.
- Victor Osimhen –
- Noted for being gettable due to his reported unhappiness at Napoli.
- But expensive and injury-prone, raising concerns.
- Benjamin Šeško –
- Mentioned as a realistic, high-upside option.
- Young, dynamic, but still raw.
- Viktor Gyökeres –
- Mixed opinions; some unsure if his numbers in Portugal would translate.
- A wildcard free agent (jokingly) – Always one in every thread.
Overall Mood:
- Realism wins — fans are shifting away from fantasy targets and focusing on high-upside but attainable players.
- Isak is the fan favorite, viewed as the best blend of talent, availability, and system fit.
- There’s a lot of skepticism toward Napoli’s Osimhen—despite his talent, cost and fitness are big flags.
- Sesko and Gyökeres are being evaluated through a “potential vs. proven” lens.
