Robert Lewandowski will leave Barcelona at the end of the season when his contract expires. Barcelona sporting director Deco said the departure is official and described it as a difficult moment because Lewandowski has been the best striker in recent years. Deco stated that what Lewandowski has done for the club is very hard to replicate. Ferran Torres has developed into a true number 9, and Deco said Barcelona must make decisions and begin strengthening the team. Barcelona has been linked with Julian Alvarez and Joao Pedro, but Deco declined to discuss specific targets. He said the club is not ruling anyone out, is not signing anyone yet, and will handle internal matters while continuing its usual yearly work.
"“Today is a somewhat sad day because Robert's departure is now official,” he said, per Mundo Deportivo."
"“It's almost impossible to replace Robert; he's been the best striker of recent years, and everything he's done for Barça in these years is very difficult to replicate, but that's football.”"
"“Ferran arrived as a winger and has become a true number 9, but now it's time to make decisions and start strengthening the team.”"
"“It's not a question of profile. We're not ruling anyone out, nor are we signing anyone,” he added. “These are internal matters. What we have to guarantee is that we're going to work as we do every year. We've lost a very important player like Robert, and of course we're going to try to strengthen the team.”"
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