Barcelona are targeting Julian Alvarez as Lewandowski's successor.
The Barcelona president is planning an ambitious move: bringing Julian Alvarez to Camp Nou to replace Robert Lewandowski in the long term.
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Laporta, with his vision focused on the 2026 election, is strategizing to build a new team around Alvarez – the striker currently shining for Atletico Madrid. The Barcelona president has long been known for his bold transfer promises during election campaigns, and this time, his top priority is solving the problem in the attacking line.
Robert Lewandowski, despite maintaining impressive form with 40 goals in all competitions, is approaching his 37th birthday, making the search for a successor urgent. Therefore, Laporta has identified Julian Alvarez, a player who nearly joined Camp Nou before Atletico Madrid signed him for €95 million.
Alvarez, 25 years old, is establishing himself as one of the best strikers in the world. In his first season at Atletico, he scored 27 goals in 50 appearances, playing outstandingly alongside Antoine Griezmann under coach Diego Simeone. With a contract extending until 2030, convincing Atletico to release him will undoubtedly be a major challenge for Barcelona.
Laporta understands the financial hurdles Barca is facing. However, he believes that with current financial restructuring efforts, the club will be able to make major signings by 2026. Bringing Alvarez to Camp Nou is not just a campaign promise, but also part of a plan to revitalize Barcelona and bring the team back to the top of European football.
As for Alvarez, the Argentinian star is very happy at Atletico. He has been given the opportunity to develop in an ideal environment, enjoys great trust from coach Simeone, and maintains a close relationship with teammate Griezmann.
Although many challenges lie ahead, Barcelona's pursuit of Alvarez demonstrates the club's leadership's clear long-term strategic vision. This ambition will undoubtedly be a crucial part of the Catalan club's rebuilding efforts in the coming years.
This week, Barcelona will face Inter Milan in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final, opening up another crucial stage for coach Xavi Hernandez's team.
