According to SPORT, FC Barcelona have officially decided to enter the transfer market in the summer of 2026 in search of a new striker β one that will serve as the long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski.
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π Clubβs Strategic Planning Begins:
With Lewandowski turning 37 in 2026, the clubβs top brass, led by Joan Laporta and Deco, are preparing a succession plan at the No. 9 role.
Hansi Flick, fully backing the decision, reportedly wants a dynamic, mobile, and clinical finisher who suits his high-pressing system.
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π― Potential Profiles Being Considered:
Barça are expected to prioritize:
Youth with elite-level potential
Strikers comfortable playing in positional systems
Proven record in top European leagues or international stages
Names already being scouted or tracked include:
ISAK (Newcastle)
Evan Ferguson (Brighton)
Julian ΓlvarezΒ (A.Madrid)
Erling Haaland (Man City)
Rashford (Man United)
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β³ Why Wait Until 2026?
The club wants to give Lewandowski one more full season under Flick to assess his form.
Financial strategy: 2026 will offer more room within La Ligaβs salary cap regulations, allowing a marquee signing.
Ongoing projects like Nico Williams and Joan Garcia already stretch this summerβs resources.
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π¬ BarΓ§a insiders say:
> βThe decision has been made. A world-class No. 9 will arrive in 2026. Itβs not just about replacing Lewandowski β itβs about defining the next era.β
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π΅ The post-Lewandowski era is officially being drawn up in Bar
celona. π₯ The Blaugrana revolution is only getting started.
