Barça has won three titles in a season that has been largely marked by its scoring prowess. It finished LaLiga with more than 100 goals, making it the highest-scoring team in the five major leagues. The “culprits” behind this scoring streak have largely been the members of a lethal attacking trio: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Lewandowski.
The Polish striker has had a great year in terms of goals despite his age. He was the top scorer for much of the season, but in the decisive stretch, an injury and the drought that followed left him without the title, which went to a red-hot Kylian Mbappé. However, the player did manage to score his 100th goal in an FC Barcelona shirt and ended the season with 42 goals in 52 games.
His contract is up and he is looking to leave
The numbers have been good and the club continues to rely on him in attack, but the truth is that his contract expires next summer and, for the moment, there is no offer of renewal on the horizon. This is a favorable situation for a departure that seems increasingly likely for various reasons: the arrival of an offer that seems to convince the player, the rise of Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo, and the club’s search for a striker for the future.
Saudi Arabia has confirmed an agreement with Robert Lewandowski, who will join the Saudi League when his contract with Barça expires. This is according to Al-Riyadiyah, which, while acknowledging that there have been no direct contacts to finalize the signing, points out that the information comes from a spokesperson for Gol International, the agency that represents the player, who has expressed his desire to move to the Saudi league at the end of next season.
Young players, a secret weapon
Lewandowski is the most veteran player in a squad that has invested heavily in young talent and the academy given the economic situation, and the gamble has paid off. The Barça DNA has been more present than ever with the presence of a magical Pedri in midfield and, above all, Lamine Yamal, who, at just 17 years old, has become one of the best players. As well as Pau Cubarsí, Gavi, Fermín López…
A clear commitment to young talent that has paid off, and with Lewandowski’s departure, the club is looking for future talent with potential and growth in the team, while competing for the position with Ferran Torres.
Lewandowski’s heir has a name
Bro Hansen, a Danish player who plays as a center forward for Bodo/Glimt, is Barça’s target for the attack. ‘Danish Scout’ has confirmed the Catalan club’s strong interest in the 16-year-old striker. The aforementioned media outlet also points out that the Danish striker is wanted by other clubs in England, Germany, and Italy. His current club’s idea is that he should not leave yet and consolidate his place in the first team in order to secure a more lucrative transfer. He has a market value of €500,000, according to ‘Transfermarkt’.
The young player would be a bet for the future for a position that has been the subject of much speculation in recent months. A replacement for Lewandowski has been sought, but with Ferran Torres’ great performance in the Polish player’s absence, the urgency to sign a new striker has diminished and interest in the promising young Dane has been rekindled.