Barça is starting to think about the future of the forward line and, although they are happy with Lewandowski, his age is beginning to be an important factor in planning. At 36 years old, the Polish forward remains one of the essential pieces of the team, but Barcelona's sports management is clear that a replacement will be needed.
That's why Barça doesn't intend to wait much longer to find this replacement and has already started considering options that could arrive in the short or medium term. The goal is to sign an established forward, who is capable of leading the attack in the future.
For Deco it's a priority: it's his great obsession
For Deco, specifically, the search for a replacement for Lewandowski is one of the top priorities. The sporting director firmly supports the signing of a quality striker, who can guarantee the necessary generational change in the blaugrana attack. Deco has been working hand in hand with the club's scouts, and his involvement in the search process is constant.
But, despite Deco's urgency to find a substitute, everything indicates that Lewandowski will stay at least until 2026 at Barcelona. His contract with the culé club has a duration that will allow him to remain a key piece, so the signing of a high-level forward could be postponed. This means that, while Barça is looking for a big name for the future, this replacement is not expected to arrive next summer market.
This summer it seems it still won't be
Instead, the club will focus its efforts on signing a standout winger with Nico Williams and Rafael Leão as the main favorites. Both players offer characteristics that fit perfectly with Barça's play style, and their signing will be a priority.
With this addition, Barça would already achieve more rotation level in the team. Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Lewandowski would be balanced with a world-class footballer.
Barça gets another forward: takes him from Real Madrid and could help Lewandowski
Meanwhile, Barça has made the decision to strengthen its attack with a signing for the future. It is Alan Godoy, a 19-year-old Canary Islands center forward who arrives to play in Barça Atlètic, but with the possibility of moving up to the first team with Flick.
The young striker has great potential and could be an important piece tosupport Lewandowski next season. Additionally, Barça has gotten ahead of Real Madrid in the race for his signing, and that suggests he is a player who will contribute a lot to the club.