The aftermath of Robert Lewandowski is becoming clearer at Barça. At the end of his contract on June 30, 2026, the Polish striker should not stay forever in Catalonia. The fault lies with a management wishing to reduce its expenses, but also with a coach who is tired of his number nine. The former Bayern Munich player has a high salary, around 26 million euros, and is no longer as prolific as before (four goals in nine games with Barcelona this season).
If Ferran Torres seems to have won his place in favor of Lewandowski, the Barcelona leaders are still looking for a new serial scorer for next year. A complicated mission when we know the state of Blaugrana finances.
Highly-rated Julian Alvarez is out of reach. Valued at 100 million euros by Transfermarktthe Argentinian striker from Atletico Madrid could even cost 50 more according to certain sources. Enough to calm the enthusiasm of Barça, who fell back on the lower-cost option Karl Etta Eyong from Levante. But according to Mundo Deportivoa new name from Ligue 1 is gaining popularity in recent days in Barcelona.
Barça wants to plunder Strasbourg
It would be Joaquin Panichelli. The Argentine RCSA striker caught the eye of FC Barcelona recruiters. It must be said that his statistics impress all of Europe. The 23-year-old is top scorer in Ligue 1 with nine goals in ten matches, a ratio of 0.9 goals per 90 minutes. A more than honorable record for the Strasbourg player, who is in his first season in the elite.
It now remains to be seen whether Racing, owned by the American consortium BlueCo, will be ready to listen to offers for its nugget. Recruited for nearly 20 million euros including bonuses from Deportivo Alaves last summer, Panichelli is under contract until 2030. To be continued.
