Barcelona Eyes Vlahović as Lewandowski Successor

Barcelona has initiated preliminary discussions with representatives of Juventus striker Dušan Vlahović, positioning the 25-year-old Serbian forward as a potential long-term successor to veteran Robert Lewandowski, according to reports from Spanish media.

The Catalan club, currently managed by Hansi Flick, views Vlahović as an ideal profile to bolster their attack amid increasing fixture demands across La Liga, the Champions League, and domestic cups. Lewandowski, who turned 37 in August, remains a prolific scorer with eight goals in 18 appearances this season but is approaching the end of his contract in June 2026, prompting Barcelona to plan ahead. Officials at the Nou Camp have emphasized the need for a younger, physically robust center forward to manage the Polish international's minutes and ensure depth.

Vlahović, who joined Juventus from Fiorentina in January 2022 for a reported 67.5 million euros, is out of contract at the end of the 2025-26 season. Barcelona's strategy centers on securing him as a free agent next summer, with the possibility of negotiating a reduced transfer fee during the January window if financial conditions improve. The club has already sounded out...