FC Barcelona is plotting a bold new chapter, targeting three dynamic strikers to succeed Robert Lewandowski.
At 37, however, his physical decline has sparked a strategic shift at the club, with Hansi Flick’s high-pressing system demanding a more dynamic forward.
As the Blaugrana lead La Liga with 25 points from 10 games, the club’s hierarchy is planning for a post-Robert Lewandowski era, eyeing a new talisman to spearhead their attack in 2026.
This transition, driven by financial fair play constraints, signals a bold pivot toward youth and versatility.
Barcelona have decided against renewing Lewandowski’s contract, set to expire in June 2026, and have shortlisted three strikers: Julian Alvarez, Harry Kane, and Serhou Guirassy, as reported by Diario Sport.
Alvarez, the 25-year-old Atletico Madrid star, boasts 26 goals and 11 assists in 66 games, his energy and versatility ideal for Flick’s system, though his £90m price tag poses a challenge.
Kane, Bayern’s 32-year-old captain, has 18 goals in 10 games this season, with a £56m release clause making him a short-term coup, albeit complicated by his age.
Guirassy, Borussia Dortmund’s 29-year-old striker, offers value with 44 goals in 58 games and a £56m clause, blending strength and clinical finishing.
Barcelona’s pursuit reflects a shift from marquee signings to sustainable investments.
Alvarez could rotate with Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford, ensuring long-term dynamism, but the cost may force Deco to prioritize Guirassy’s affordability or Kane’s experience.
Lewandowski’s silence on his future—having rejected a €100m Saudi offer—hints at a potential move elsewhere or retirement in Catalonia.
His legacy, with a 2022/23 La Liga title, is secure, but Flick’s vision demands evolution.
As El Clasico looms on October 26, Barcelona’s attacking depth, bolstered by Ferran Torres and Rashford, buys time to refine their strategy.
The chosen striker will inherit a mantle once worn by Messi and Suarez, tasked with keeping Barcelona atop European football.
For now, the shortlist signals ambition, blending pragmatism with the promise of a new era.
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