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Barcelona not guaranteeing the continuity of two forwards for next season â report
TL;DR
FC Barcelona is uncertain about the future of two forwards as the summer transfer window approaches. Robert Lewandowski's contract expires in June, and Ferran Torres has been inconsistent.
Key points
- Barcelona uncertain about two forwards' futures
- Lewandowski's contract expires in June
- Ferran Torres has been inconsistent
- Julian Alvarez is a priority signing
- Barcelona exploring bargain options like Vedat Muriqi
FC Barcelona
Barcelona not guaranteeing the continuity of two forwards for next season â report
The upcoming summer transfer window is shaping up to be an extremely pivotal one for FC Barcelona, with some crucial signings expected to be made.
One of the priorities for the Blaugrana is the centre-forward position, where Robert Lewandowski, set to turn 38 in a few months, is out of contract in June, while Ferran Torres has not delivered consistently enough.
Julian Alvarez has been identified as the absolute priority to strengthen the No. 9 position in the summer, while Barcelona are also looking at some other bargain options in the market such as Vedat Muriqi.
Neither Lewandowski nor Ferran guaranteed to continue
In an intriguing bit of development, though, journalist Helena Condis of COPE reports that Barcelona are not guaranteeing the continuity of either Lewandowski or Ferran beyond the ongoing season.
As mentioned already, Lewandowskiâs contract expires at the end of the season. Talks have taken place with his agent, Pini Zahavi, but an agreement has not been reached.
Q&A
What is the status of Robert Lewandowski's contract with Barcelona?
Robert Lewandowski's contract with Barcelona is set to expire in June, and his future with the club is uncertain.
Who is Barcelona considering to replace their forwards?
Barcelona is prioritizing Julian Alvarez to strengthen the centre-forward position, along with exploring other options like Vedat Muriqi.
Why is the summer transfer window important for FC Barcelona?
The summer transfer window is crucial for FC Barcelona as they aim to make significant signings to improve their squad, particularly in the forward positions.
