Barcelona postpones plan to find striker to replace Lewandowski
Despite Lewandowski's excellent performance, Barcelona still have difficulty finding a long-term replacement striker.
Lewandowski is 36 years old and will inevitably decline in form over time, but Barcelona have not made any clear moves to recruit a new striker.
Lewandowski remains an indispensable factor in Barcelona's squad, leading the Pichichi race with 14 goals in La Liga. He has expressed his desire to continue with the team until 2027, when he will be 39 years old. Therefore, Barcelona's board of directors decided to suspend plans to find a replacement striker in the near future.
One of the factors that has prevented Barcelona from signing a new striker is financial issues. Despite a major partnership with Nike, Barcelona’s financial situation is still unstable, making it impossible for them to meet La Liga’s requirements. In addition, signing a top striker could create conflict in the dressing room, especially when Lewandowski is currently the captain and the center of Barcelona’s style of play.
Despite putting their search for a striker on hold, Barcelona are still keeping an eye on the transfer market. In addition to Viktor Gyokeres, they are also interested in names such as Erling Haaland and Jonathan David. However, the final decision will depend on Lewandowski's form and fitness in the coming seasons.
Barcelona are faced with a balancing act between their current and future goals. The decision to keep Lewandowski until 2027 is a statement of faith in him, but also shows that the club will be cautious in deciding on a new striker. Meanwhile, Lewandowski will continue to lead Barcelona in the race for the La Liga title.
