The contract of Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona expires on June 30, 2026 and there is still no news of an extension. By then, the Polish forward will be approaching 38 years old, which obviously raises questions about his long-term future. In that context, Barcelona are reportedly considering a possible replacement – and one player in particular has been identified Joan Laporta’s preferred choice.
“Barcelona are already working on finding a striker, a starting number 9 who can cover a possible departure of Lewandowski,” said transfer specialist Matteo Moretto during an appearance on Wake up San Francisco.
And in that search, one star stands out as the party leader: “Julian Alvarez would be Laporta’s priority and the profile that best suits what everyone wants,” Moretto explained. This is not the first time that the Argentina forward has been mentioned as one Barcelona target, but the revelation of the club president’s supposed position adds new weight to the rumor.
However, there are other possibilities. “Harry Kane is mentioned a lot, but I haven’t confirmed that 100 percent,” Moretto added. In comparison to Kane, Alvarez seems to have one undeniable advantage: age. While the Atletico Madrid The striker is only 25 years old and probably not yet at his peak, the English star is already 32.
Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid
Another possible strategy for Barcelona
While Julian Alvarez seems an ideal option for Barcelona’s needs if Robert Lewandowski were to leave, his high price and Atletico Madrid’s unwillingness to let him go could become obstacles in future negotiations. With that scenario in mind, the Catalan side reportedly has a plan B.
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“Barcelona is already looking at alternatives… there are other names,” said Matteo Moretto. “Barcelona is interested in good young attackersso they are working on two tracks: a big name like Julian Alvarez and also younger profiles.”
Similar to what they did with it Victor Roque two years ago, Barcelona were able to pursue a relatively inexperienced striker with strong long-term potential. Such an approach would help them save money – an important factor given the club’s delicate financial situation – while allowing them to rely on it Ferran Torres in the meantime as the main striker and gradually integrating their new signing.
What will happen to Lewandowski?
Speculation about Harry Kane, Julian Alvarez and other attackers depends directly on what happens to Robert Lewandowski. However, the Polish striker’s departure from Barcelona at the end of the current season is not yet guaranteed.
‘The Lewandowski situation is not 100 percent defined’ Matteo Moretto said in the same interview. “I think that both sides will understand from the first months of 2026 which path to take. It is true thathere’s a good chance Lewandowski will eventually leave.”
If that move becomes a reality, the Polish striker is likely to find numerous offers to continue his career at the age of 38. Clubs like Al Nassr And InterMiami have been mentioned, although the strongest reports link Lewandowski to AC Milan.
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