Barcelona hopes to sign Nico Williams this summer, and another important piece of attacks must be made in 2026: Robert Lewandowski replaced.
Lewandowski is a fantastic servant for Barcelona since arrival from Bayern Munich in 2022. He scored 101 goals in 147 performances for the Catalans, which he helped twice La Liga (2022-23 and 2024-25).
But with Lewandowski who turns 37 in August, he will lose fame. He is expected to become less playing time next season, at the end of which his current contract will expire. And at this stage he is not expected to be offered an extension. As such, a replacement would be required at his exit, which could be to Saudi Arabia.
And according to Sport, Julian Alvarez is the player who can best be sought by Barcelona.
Alvarez has had an excellent first season in Atletico Madrid. He scored 29 times in 56 performances in all competitions, while his general versions are also impressed. And among those who are enthusiastic about the Argentina -international is Joan Laporta, president of Barcelona, ​​who also wants him as the successor to Lewandowski.
Alvarez is connected to a return to the Premier League this summer, only 12 months after leaving Manchester City. But as it looks now, Athleti does not intend to consider options for their star striker, which they still want to keep at least another season.
Alvarez could have opportunities to add to Barcelona next summer, although Atleti would rather not lose him to a direct rival. There will be other names that sports director Deco is considering, but for now it is clear that the 25-year-old player is who want to add the La Liga champions to Hansi Flick's team for the 2026-27 season and beyond.