It seems that the era Robert Lewandowskog in Barcelona is nearing its end. The Polish striker, who arrived from Bayern in 2022 as a major reinforcement and a symbol of the new era, is getting closer to the Camp Nou exit door. Although he still acts professionally and serves as a role model for the younger ones, the fact is that the 37-year-old Lewandowski can no longer keep up with the rhythm that Barcelona is looking for. It seems like it’s time for a new generation — and they know it very well in Barcelona.
The club has already turned to the future and plans to rejuvenate the attack. The name that circulates more and more often in the corridors of the Camp Nou is Julian Alvarez. The Argentinian striker of Atletico Madrid has become the first desire of the sports sector and in the eyes of Joan Laporta, the potential new holder of Barca’s attacking line.
The problem, of course, is the price. Atletico don’t let Alvarez down 150 million euroswhich is an amount that Barcelona can hardly pay. However, Laporta and Deco are exploring the possibility of a combined transfer that would involve money and one or two players.
Julian Alvarez excels this season — in ten games he scored seven goals and added three assists. Its market value according to Transfermarkt amounts to approx 100 million eurosand Atletico know they have a player on their hands who can define the next decade.
Lewandowski, on the other hand, is slowly emerging from the frame of the future. He has a contract until the summer, and Barcelona paid him 45 million euros two years ago. It is mentioned more and more often that he could continue his career in Milanwho are looking for an experienced striker and locker room leader.
Sports director Deco said that Barcelona will not bring reinforcements in Januarywhich means that all major changes will wait for the summer. But one thing is clear – the Catalans are facing the beginning of a new era, and changes have already begun behind the scenes.
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