FC Barcelona is already starting to plan its future without Robert Lewandowski. Although the Polish forward has been a key figure in attack since his arrival, the club's management is clear that his time at Camp Nou has an expiration date. This will be June 2026, when his contract ends with him being 37 years old by then, knowing that it is most likely there won't be a new renewal.
Long-term planning becomes crucial in this context. Barça doesn't want to improvise with such an important position as the '9', and that's why they have already started working on the profile of the forward who could take over. The sports management, led by Deco, is looking for a figure capable of making a difference, with potential and a style adaptable to the Catalan club's DNA.
The Forward of the Future
This is where a name that increasingly excites the Barça environment comes in: Alexander Isak. The Swede is having a great season at Newcastle and has established himself as one of the most complete strikers in the Premier League. At 25 years old, he combines power, technique, and goal-scoring instinct, qualities that place him on Barça's radar as a possible replacement for Lewandowski.
The most striking thing is that Isak himself views the option of wearing the FC Barcelona jersey very favorably. Sources close to the player assure that playing at Camp Nou is one of his great dreams, and he would even be willing to wait until 2026 if that facilitates his arrival. With that attitude, Barça gains time to prepare everything without forcing situations or compromising its already limited economy.
Impossible in the Short Term
For now, the signing is unfeasible: Newcastle considers Isak a key piece of their project, he has a contract until 2028, and his market value exceeds 100M. Added to this is the fact that the English club has no need to sell, which further complicates any type of negotiation. Therefore, Barça has opted for a strategic approach: not for today, but for after Lewandowski.
This planning allows them to move more freely, without compromising Financial Fair Play. Aiming for Isak for the summer of 2026 represents an ambitious but measured operation. If the Swede keeps his performance in England, Barça will have a golden opportunity to incorporate a top-level forward at the right moment.