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Barcelona Eyes Alvarez as Lewandowski Replacement Amid $234M Deal

1/21/2026

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FC Barcelona prepares for the potential departure of Robert Lewandowski, whose contract expires on June 30, 2026.
Barcelona's primary target to replace him is Argentine forward Julian Alvarez, whose standout season with Atletico Madrid is noted by Enric Masip, a Barcelona board member.
Alvarez's contract runs until 2030 and transfer fees are estimated at $234 million.
Barcelona might include Ferran Torres in the deal.

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FC Barcelona prepares for the potential departure of Robert Lewandowski, whose contract expires on June 30, 2026.
Barcelona's primary target to replace him is Argentine forward Julian Alvarez, whose standout season with Atletico Madrid is noted by Enric Masip, a Barcelona board member.
Alvarez's contract runs until 2030 and transfer fees are estimated at $234 million.
Barcelona might include Ferran Torres in the deal.