FC Barcelona is already working on the future of its forward line, as the blaugrana club knows that Robert Lewandowski's cycle has an expiration date. Despite his strong goal-scoring contribution, the Polish striker has a contract until 2026 and the club isn't considering renewing it beyond that. In this regard, the sporting management is starting to move to find his replacement.
The idea is clear: Barça doesn't want a transitional profile; they're looking for a top-level center forward, capable of making a difference from day one. On that list of options, a big name appears again. According to various reports, Erling Haaland is once again gaining momentum as a possible star signing to lead the new sporting project.
Manchester City's striker has always been a long-standing desire of Joan Laporta. The president already sounded him out before Lewandowski's signing, but the club's financial situation made any operation unfeasible. Now, with forecasts of medium-term improvement, Barça is considering making the definitive splash in the market.
Options for Haaland
Haaland has a contract with City until 2027, but his future isn't sealed. The Norwegian striker has release clauses that can be activated starting in 2025, and his camp has already hinted that he doesn't rule out a change of scenery if the sporting project convinces him. In that scenario, Barça wants to position itself as a strong candidate.
Even so, the club is aware that a move for Haaland would require a multi-million investment. Barça will have to activate new financial levers or generate significant income through sales. From a sporting perspective, it would be a strategic signing: Haaland is young, decisive, and media-savvy, meeting all the requirements of the profile the sporting management is seeking.
Lewy will leave in 2026
From Camp Nou offices, they're also assessing how he'd fit into the playing system. The Norwegian would be the ideal piece to maximize the talent of players like Lamine Yamal, Pedri, or Gavi. An area "killer" who guarantees a steady quota of goals for several years.
For now, Barça still can't compete financially with other European giants. But the projected income after the opening of the new Spotify Camp Nou could change the scenario. The club wants to be ready if a real opportunity for Haaland arises in the summer of 2026.
Meanwhile, Lewandowski remains important; however, the club has already decided not to offer him a renewal. The sporting management wants to make way for a new generation and sign a striker who can define an era. The goal is none other than to fight for everything in Europe again. Haaland represents that qualitative leap. It won't be easy, but Barça is already dreaming of him.