- In the recent years, La Liga club Barcelona have struggled on the road to success; the Spanish giants are not winning trophies
- The club’s financial problems have also been a critical issue; they had to let their lucky charm Lionel Messi go as a result
- However, Robert Lewandowski might be the perfect signing for the club as the soccer star has proven to be one of the best strikers
FC Barcelona has been struggling in recent years. The legendary club has failed to compete with or win any major championships.
Lewandowski, the Polish striker. Photo: Eurosport.
Barcelona has not won La Liga in the last three seasons and the UEFA Champions League in the previous eight. The exit of Lionel Messi felt like the club’s undoing. That, however, is not the case.
The addition of Xavi and the Catalonia team, which rising youngsters and veterans fuel, has improved the club. Barcelona can regain their competitiveness with a few more signings to make them the complete and perfect team they once were.
Lewandowski is one such player who has the potential to make Barcelona great again. The Polish international is rumoured to join Barcelona.
This article discusses why Robert Lewandowski could be the ideal striker for FC Barcelona.
Absence of a leader at the club
Barcelona has been led by players such as Puyol and Messi. However, no one as effective as Messi has stepped up since his departure. Gerard Pique, Alba, and Busquets can captain the team, but there is no leader in the attacking roles.
At the club, Robert Lewandowski can easily fill this role. FC Barcelona already has a lot of creative players, so Lewandowski should fit right in. Aubameyang is a prime example of an immediate impact at the Spanish club.
Barcelona, with Lewandowski at the head of the pack, has the potential to become a true powerhouse once more.
A proven successful career in recent years
Robert Lewandowski. Photo: MARCA
Robert Lewandowski is more than just a “somebody”; he is arguably one of the top three strikers of the twenty-first century. Lewandowski has 509 goals and 135 assists in 675 games during his career.
These figures are mind-boggling and almost unattainable. In recent years, the Polish striker has come close to winning the Ballon d’Or twice. Only Karim Benzema and Mohammad Salah had a better season in 2021-22.
Many people believe the Bundesliga is much easier than the other leagues. Lewandowski has accomplished it with Poland and in the Champions League.
He is also the third player with the most goals in the Champions League after Benzema and Ronaldo in the order
He also came close to breaking Ronaldo’s record for most goals in a single UCL season (17) but fell just short.
The Bayern Munich star is also the primary global football scorer, with 76 goals in 132 games for Poland across all competitions.
A perfect short-term plan
Xavi has already stated that Ansu Fati will be the club’s primary centre forward in the coming years. Lewandowski’s transfer to Barcelona makes absolute sense for both parties.
Robert Lewandowski is 33 years old and still has some life, whereas Ansu Fati is only 19 years old. If not for injury issues, the young Spaniard would have been among the best young players.
The presence of an outstanding and prolific striker like Lewandowski, who has had a successful career, will benefit both the club and the youngster in the coming years.
Fati will have a lot to learn from Lewandowski now that the youngster is fit and ready for the upcoming season.
The club’s long history of legendary strikers
Robert Lewandowski. Photo: Skysports
The Spanish giants are known for their attacking style of play and “tiki-taka.” Over the years, the club has had many renowned and legendary forwards.
Johan Cruyff, Diego Maradona, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, David Villa, Samuel Eto, Luis Suarez, and many others have played for the club.
Many people talk about MSN’s legendary trio. However, with Barcelona’s talented midfield, Lewandowski can easily impact immediately.
The Polish forward can rely on the services of Pedri, Gavi, Alba, and Dembele (if he stays). Barcelona has the best assist provider from the previous season in Dembele.
In the final third, his partnership with Lewandowski would be necessary for the Blaugrana.
Barcelona’s big-name signing since the horrible financial situation
FC Barcelona had no choice but to release Messi due to the club’s massive looming debt. Barcelona could not register any players due to the La Liga rules, forcing the club to reduce player wages.
Joan Laporta, on the other hand, has intervened just in time.
The club recently approved the sale of television rights and merchandise. This move gives the club a lot of space and financial freedom.
Robert Lewandowski, one of the best players of our generation, appears to be the club’s first big-name signing.
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