FC Barcelona already has two possible substitutes for Lewandowski

FC Barcelona has two possible candidates to replace Robert Lewandowski.

Raúl Cabrera Jiménez | 9 Sep 2025 | 20.00
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Lewandowski in the preseason with FC Barcelona
Lewandowski in the preseason with FC Barcelona

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FC Barcelona is in full search for the new '9' to replace Robert Lewandowski, whose cycle seems to be coming to an end. The Polish forward's contract concludes this season, and everything indicates that he will not be offered a renewal.

It is rumored that his future could be in Saudi Arabia, where he is expected to receive a spectacular salary of around 100 million per season.

To cover this possible departure, the sports management has focused on two young promises: Karim Konaté and Paris Brunner. Konaté, only 21 years old, currently plays for RB Salzburg. He is a forward with a lot of room for improvement, although he is currently recovering from a ligament injury. FC Barcelona is closely monitoring his progress, attentive to his recovery to assess if he can become the new offensive leader for the team.

On the other hand, Paris Brunner, a forward at just 19 years old from AS Monaco, has caught attention for his physical qualities and goal-scoring instinct. Coming from Borussia Dortmund, he stands out for his physique and efficiency in front of the goal, and the Blaugrana club is keeping a close eye on him as an interesting option.

Two perfect candidates to replace Lewandowski.

The era of Lewandowski at FC Barcelona seems to be heading towards its end. With his contract expiring at the end of this season, the outlook suggests that both the club and the player are preparing for an orderly farewell. From a possible move to Saudi Arabia to revitalizing expectations in the forward line, the replacement is closer than ever.

Lewandowski celebrating a goal

Karim Konaté has an advantage due to his recent experience in European competitions with RB Salzburg. However, his injury complicates negotiations since the club prefers to understand his return before making a move for him.

Paris Brunner, on the other hand, combines youth with impressive physical attributes. Although still young and relatively inexperienced, his potential is evident. He is still adapting to Monaco after previous stints in Borussia Dortmund's youth teams, offering versatility and room for growth, aspects that appeal to Barça's technical staff.

Currently, neither of the two options has materialized into a concrete offer. However, the urgency to secure a real and affordable forward pushes the club to carefully consider these alternatives.

The dilemma is clear: choosing a more established profile like Konaté, despite his current physical condition, or betting on the long-term potential of Brunner, with projection but lacking experience at the highest level. The economic context of Barça also weighs in, as overly expensive or risky signings could disrupt the squad's balance.

In the coming months, we will see if Lewandowski's replacement comes from within — with Ferran Torres as a natural alternative to assume that role — or if a young and promising forward finally lands to allow Barcelona to secure its future without losing competitiveness.

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