Barcelona look beyond Lewandowski with plans to sign €100 million-rated La Liga forward in 2026 – Report | OneFootball

After a very successful 2024-25 season in which FC Barcelona remained one of the most entertaining and competitive sides in Europe, the Blaugranes are looking to further strengthen their team this summer.

The attack was one of the strong points of the Catalan team in this last season, and Barcelona are looking to further reinforce this area of the team ahead of the start of the next season. For this purpose, they are closely linked with the Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, with whom they have already agreed on personal terms.

Barcelona planning for life after Robert Lewandowski

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Meanwhile, Fichajes reports that the Blaugranes are also thinking beyond the next season, and in this regard, one issue that they have diagnosed is the void that is going to be left with Robert Lewandowski’s expected departure in 2026.

The Polish forward is soon going to be 37 years of age, and with his contract ending in 2026, everything indicates that the upcoming season will be his last in a Barcelona shirt. He has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia after the expiry of his contract.

Julian Alvarez is the Blaugranes’ preferred candidate

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To fill this void, the report claims that the Catalans have already identified, i.e., the Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. The €100 million-rated Argentine had a very good first season in Spain, as he scored 29 goals and provided 8 assists since his move to the Colchonero club from Manchester City last year.

Barcelona are already eyeing him as a key player for their future project under Hansi Flick, and are looking to negotiate his signing in 2026. However, Atletico Madrid currently does not have any plans to part with such an important forward.

Still, the Catalans will remain alert to any developments taking place in this regard, while Deco is also considering some other options. However, the report claims that Julian Alvarez will be the preferred option for Barcelona when they look to replace Robert Lewandowski.