Joan Laporta stops searching, he's the best possible '9', his idols are Eto'o and Lewandowski

Joan Laporta knows that he must make important decisions regarding the forward line. Robert Lewandowski is facing what could be his last few months as a culé. His high salary and the need to rejuvenate the squad make the search for a new center forward to lead the project inevitable.

Hansi Flick has insisted to the sporting management on the importance of having a reliable goal scorer who fits his idea of play.  Barça need a "9" who combines power, mobility, and finishing ability, someone capable of adapting to the possession style but also of taking advantage of open spaces. This is why Joan Laporta and Deco have been scouring the market for months in search of the ideal profile that guarantees both a future and immediate performance.

Joan Laporta finds Lewandowski's replacement

After a long search, everything indicates that Joan Laporta has already found the chosen one. Etta Eyong, a young striker with enormous potential, has burst onto Barça's radar and that of several major European clubs. His name has started to be mentioned insistently in Joan Laporta's office.

Etta Eyong's release clause is around €30 million, a very affordable figure considering his potential. At 22 years old, he stands out for his goal-scoring ability, his back-to-goal play, and his maturity inside the box. Barça's scouts have been following him closely for months, convinced that he can become Lewandowski's natural heir.

Etta Eyong shows interest in Barça

The player himself has recently spoken about his admiration for some of the great forwards who have played for Barça. In an interview, Etta Eyong confessed his great admiration for Samuel Eto'o and Robert Lewandowski. "Eto'o was the best, he's one of my biggest influences, I loved watching him play for Barcelona", the young striker stated.

He also added a reference to the current Barça striker: "I'd say Lewandowski is another role model, especially when I was younger and he was at Dortmund. He's managed to score a huge number of goals throughout his career, it's truly impressive what he's doing now at Barcelona." These words haven't gone unnoticed in the Catalan environment, where many see in him a symbolic continuity of that lineage of great forwards.

Joan Laporta, who has always opted to discover young talent rather than spend on established stars, values the Cameroonian's profile very positively. His cost, age, and room for growth fit perfectly with the club's new economic philosophy.