In what could be one of the most high-profile transfers of the post-Messi era, **FC Barcelona** is already laying the groundwork to sign **Julián Álvarez** as a marquee replacement for **Robert Lewandowski** once the Polish striker departs next year.
According to **Cadena SER**, club president **Joan Laporta** has already begun mentioning Álvarez’s name in internal discussions as a priority for the **2026 transfer window**, indicating serious intent to bring the **Manchester City** and **Argentina national team** forward to Camp Nou.
**Why Julián Álvarez?**
At just 25, Álvarez combines elite movement, a relentless work ethic, and a knack for scoring in high-pressure moments. Having already won the **FIFA World Cup**, **Premier League**, and **Champions League**, the former River Plate star is seen by Barcelona’s technical staff as the ideal successor to lead the line in the next era of Catalan football.
Álvarez offers more than just goals—he brings positional versatility, pressing intelligence, and a winning mentality that aligns perfectly with **Hansi Flick’s tactical vision**.
**Inside Barça’s Planning Room**
Joan Laporta’s internal push for Álvarez suggests a bold long-term plan: rejuvenating the squad with proven winners in their prime, while surrounding them with the brilliance of rising stars like **Lamine Yamal**, **Gavi**, and **Pedri**.
If the move materializes, it will not only mark the end of an iconic chapter with Lewandowski but also signal the arrival of a new talisman to carry the torch.
**2026 could be a summer to remember in Catalonia.**
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