Barça's plan to finalize Julián Álvarez's signing depends on a major sale

The main goal of the blaugrana sports management is to end up signing Robert Lewandowski's replacement for the coming seasons. The Polish striker's contract with Barça will expire next summer at the age of 38, and presumably, he won't remain at the club. Joan Laporta is certain that they need to sign a reliable striker to replace the Polish goal scorer.

Several names have come up and the one that's most appealing is the Argentine striker from the red-and-whites, Julián Álvarez. The 25-year-old striker from the red-and-whites has an unattainable release clause of €500 million and negotiations with the red-and-whites will be necessary. Only a major multi-million sale could bring the Argentine striker closer to Camp Nou.

In this regard, Barça's eternal promise, Ansu Fati, on loan to Monaco, continues to shine in the French league. In the last matchday, he scored again against Lorient and it's now the third consecutive matchday in which he has found the net. Ansu Fati is regaining confidence at great speed and is getting used to scoring. Deco is already starting to think about the homegrown player.

Ansu Fati reaffirms himself

Although it's still too early to celebrate, the striker's good start opens the door to hope at Barça. Deco is considering bringing back the homegrown player if he ends up having a season of resurgence at Monaco. Deco wants to believe that Ansu is regaining his best form and could be important in the blaugrana's future.

It's hard to imagine that Hansi Flick would want him back after the problems he had with the player last season. However, if Ansu regains his best form, he could become a top player and his market value could increase spectacularly. Time will tell if his good start to the season is just a flash in the pan or if he will once again become the great striker that was desired.

Julián Álvarez, the desired one

The name of the Argentine striker is once again being strongly mentioned in the blaugrana environment and he has reportedly become Laporta's top target. The president will face new elections in 2026 and wants to announce a major signing. Now, with Lewandowski reaching the end of his contract, Barça is willing to carry out a multi-million operation.

A signing that won't be easy at all, given that the striker has a €500 million release clause, although the club believes that for €200 million he could end up signing. Barça will need a major sale to carry out the signing. Ansu Fati could help if he regains his best form. Julián Álvarez is the major strategic bet for 2026 and Laporta will try to reach all the necessary strategic agreements to make the signing a reality.