‘Not ruling anyone out’ – Barcelona sporting director opens up on future beyond Lewandowski
Barcelona's sporting director Deco has acknowledged the challenge of replacing Robert Lewandowski following his departure from the club. During a celebratory dinner for the La Liga title, Deco expressed the difficulty in finding a striker of Lewandowski's caliber. The club is now looking at potential replacements, including Julian Alvarez and Joao Pedro, as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- ▪Barcelona has secured the La Liga title but is already focusing on the future without Robert Lewandowski.
- ▪Sporting director Deco highlighted the significant challenge of replacing Lewandowski's impact on the team.
- ▪Names like Julian Alvarez and Joao Pedro have been mentioned as potential replacements for the striker position.
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