FC Barcelona has three possible substitutes for Lewandowski

FC Barcelona is already preparing the future of its forward line thinking about Lewandowski's departure.

Raúl Cabrera Jiménez | 20 Sep 2025 | 18.00
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Lewandowski in the pre-season with FC Barcelona
Lewandowski in the pre-season with FC Barcelona

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FC Barcelona is starting to plan the future of its forward line for the next years, especially considering the departure of Robert Lewandowski.

The Polish forward has a contract until June 2026, with a renewal option, but the Blaugrana club doesn't want to wait until the last minute and is already evaluating possible replacements for when he leaves the team. The idea is to have clear alternatives that can be incorporated without haste, maintaining the team's competitiveness in La Liga and in Europe.

The three candidates to replace Robert Lewandowski

Among the options that FC Barcelona is considering, three names stand out for their qualities and potential. The first option is Etta Eyong, who currently plays for Levante after coming from Villarreal for 3 million euros. Villarreal retained a buy-back option, and Barcelona's plan would be to recover him if the Yellow Submarine exercises that option, then incorporate him into the Blaugrana team. Eyong is a young forward, fast, and with a knack for scoring goals, traits that fit the profile Barcelona is looking for to replace Lewandowski.

The second alternative is Francesco Camarda, an Italian young promise currently loaned to Lecce from AC Milan. Camarda made his Serie A debut with Milan on November 25, 2023, at just 15 years, 8 months, and 15 days, becoming one of the youngest debutants in the club's history. At 17, he is already considered one of the great promises of his generation and is valued at around 10 million euros, according to Transfermarkt. He is a forward with great technique, mobility, and the ability to link up with his teammates, qualities that could fit in the long term in Barcelona's forward line.

Lastly, Barcelona has also closely followed Karim Konaté, a forward from RB Salzburg with a market value of 15 million euros, according to Transfermarkt. However, this option has lost strength as Konaté suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear. The club wants to wait and see how he recovers from his injury before making a final decision on his possible signing. Despite the injury, Konaté is a powerful forward, with good finishing skills and physical ability to compete in demanding leagues, which keeps his name on the candidate list albeit with some doubts regarding his recovery.

FC Barcelona in pre-season

FC Barcelona's strategy reflects a long-term future plan. It's not just about finding an immediate replacement but about discovering young talents with potential to adapt to the team's style and become references in the forward line in the coming years. Furthermore, having multiple alternatives allows the club to negotiate calmly and make more informed decisions based on each player's development.

Although no operation has been finalized yet, the fact that Barcelona already has these three options on the table shows that the sports planning is a step ahead. The club knows that Lewandowski will remain important as long as he is in the team, but it wants to avoid last-minute surprises and ensure that the transition in the forward line is as natural as possible. For now, Eyong, Camarda, and Konaté are the names making the most noise, each with their advantages and particularities, and it will be interesting to see who ends up wearing the Blaugrana shirt in the future.

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