Neither Ferran Torres nor Robert Lewandowski, Deco sets his sights on Juventus' star

Deco must be one of the people in charge of solving Robert Lewandowski's future. Let us remember that the Polish footballer is already 37 years old (37 años) and that his contract ends this very summer. There are those who believe that the best option is to extend his deal so that he can stay one more year as a mentor for the younger players.

However, other voices have emerged that believe exactly the opposite, that the time has already come for Robert Lewandowski and FC Barcelona to go their separate ways. Sporting logic suggests that his performance is going to decline as the weeks go by. In a young squad and with a coach who demands pace and intensity, age becomes a factor that weighs more than it might seem.

Deco doesn't want to run out of time and That's why he is already looking for alternatives to Robert Lewandowski in the market. The decision is not final yet, but the most likely scenario is that Barça's no. 9 will leave the Catalan club, leaving a void of leadership and experience in the box. In that context, Ferran Torres would remain as the only attacking reference, something that makes it necessary to have a solid plan B.

Neither Ferran Torres nor Robert Lewandowski, Deco sets his sights on Juventus's star

That's why, after a long search, Deco has identified Juventus's star as the ideal candidate. In the sporting department they believe that the profile that is needed is a strong striker, with goals, who doesn't struggle in duels and who can attack the box with power. That is where a name appears that fits both in terms of characteristics and market opportunity.

The center-forward we are talking about is Dusan Vlahovic. The Serbian footballer really appeals to Deco and his contract ends this very summer, so he seems like a very attractive option. His contractual situation makes him a desired piece, because it opens the door to a favorable negotiation if Juventus do not manage to renew him in time.

In fact, as the newspaper MARCA reports, Barça has already made a move to secure his services. Deco's idea is to wait in order to sign him on a free transfer, although he doesn't rule out bringing the deal forward to the month of January if the conditions are favorable. This approach shows that the Barça sporting director is working in advance, trying to avoid the classic mistake of arriving late to address a structural need.

Will Dusan Vlahovic join Barça?

From a sporting point of view, the deal makes a great deal of sense. A young Barça team needs a striker who will guarantee goals and who will also provide a degree of competitive maturity in big matches. Dusan Vlahovic, given his age and profile, could become the perfect bridge between the end of the Lewandowski era and the consolidation of a new attacking cycle.

We will see what happens, but it is clear that changes are coming to FC Barcelona's front line. Deco knows that the no. 9 defines projects, because he sets the ceiling of a team in modern soccer. If Lewandowski leaves and Vlahovic arrives, Barça would not only change strikers, they would also change their attacking plan and their identity inside the box.