Barcelona eye Osimhen: ex-Napoli striker targeted to replace Lewandowski | OneFootball

Barcelona is already looking to the future of its attack for next season, and among the hottest names to replace Robert Lewandowski could be Victor Osimhen, striker for Galatasaray and a long-time target of the Blaugrana. The idea has come back into the spotlight, considering that the Polish striker will turn 38 in August and his contract will expire a few months earlier, with no renewal currently planned.

Osimhen in Barcelona’s sights: possible replacement for Lewandowski

As highlighted by Mundo Deportivo, Osimhen’s profile is well known to Barcelona: already in 2024, the club had considered signing him, but in the end Lewandowski stayed and the deal did not materialize. Now, with the Polish striker’s future uncertain, the Catalans could reopen the path leading to the Nigerian forward, who boasts impressive stats and experience in Serie A. Bringing Osimhen to Spain will not be easy. Galatasaray bought him from Napoli by investing around 75 million euros, tying him down with a contract until 2029. Consequently, to convince the Turkish club to let go of their star, Barcelona would have to put a considerable sum on the table. However, the negotiation could become easier if the player himself expressed a desire for a change of scenery and to take on a new adventure in La Liga.

The financial situation of the Catalan club adds further complexity. In recent years, Barcelona has had to deal with less-than-optimal budgets, so every high-level transfer operation will require careful consideration of available resources. Replacing Lewandowski with a player of Osimhen’s caliber would represent a significant investment, but also a strategy to maintain a competitive attacking lineup for the coming season.

Andrea Alati

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