Barcelona are also in a hurry to find a replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who has returned to form this season.
Barcelona sporting director Anderson Deco has revealed that. Finding a long-term replacement for 36-year-old striker Robert Lewandowski is not the club’s focus at the moment. Mundo Deportivo reported on Thursday UFABET
Lewandowski has enjoyed another impressive season. Scoring 14 goals in 13 La Liga games and 19 goals in 17 appearances in all competitions. And is expected to hand a one-year contract extension until the summer of 2026. But Barcelona are reportedly set to start looking for a successor to the 36-year-old Pole. With Deco revealing that is not currently in the club’s plans.
Deco said:
‘It’s not important because we have to focus on this season. Of course we have to work for the future, but if we work more for the future. We forget the present. We have to think about what we have to do now, not what we have to do in the future. Because what happens this season can determine the future. It’s not enough to just think about the future. The work for the future is already underway and is being done. ‘
‘What I hope is that Lewandowski can continue to perform at the same level as he does. For me, he is one of the best professionals I have ever seen in my life. It is not a coincidence that. He is where he is and all the goals he scores or that he is 36 years old and he is playing at this level. They are players who have reached a high level of professionalism and are above the rest. We are happy because he connects well with the team. He scores goals,’ Deco said.
The Portuguese sporting director also refused to talk specifically about the player who could be Lewandowski’s successor. Although he did mention Manchester City’s Norwegian striker Erling Haaland. Who is a dream target for Barcelona president Joan Laporta.
‘I think it’s very difficult to find a striker like Robert these days. There are one or two at this level, it could be Haaland or someone else. There aren’t many strikers at this level to choose from. But right now we’re not obsessed with finding another striker because we’re focused on what Robert can do first. I think he’s happy to be here. He’s a winner and if we have a big season. I think he wants to keep playing. ‘