Barcelona Prepares Marc Guiu To Replace Robert Lewandowski

Barcelona will replace striker Robert Lewandowski with Marc Guiu. (fcbarcelona.com)

JAKARTA - Striker Robert Lewandowski is no longer meeting Barcelona's expectations. However, Barca has prepared a replacement, Marc Guiu.

The striker from the La Masia academy has skyrocketed when he strengthened Spain U-17 at the 2023 U-17 World Cup which was held in Indonesia.

Lewandowski achieved success in the first season in La Liga with Barca. He showed his sharpness as when defending Bayern Munich.

On his debut in Spain, this Polish national team striker immediately brought Barca to the La Liga title. Not only that, Lewandowski also became the top scorer of the league so he won the Pichichi trophy.

However, in the second season, Lewandowski immediately experienced a decline. The number 9 player is like losing his role in helping Barca win the game. He has lost his sharpness.

When the competition entered the year-end holidays, Lewandowski had only scored eight goals. However, he is still the club's top scorer.

In the last match against Almeria, Barca won 3-2, but there was no goal from Lewandowski.

Finally, he scored in the match against Girona, December 11, 2023. Despite scoring, the Blaugrana lost 4-2.

According to Diario Sports, Barca's Director of Sports, Alfredo Martinez, has been frustrated with Lewandowski's minimal contribution this season. This made him dropped from untouched status.

This means that the club can sell it at any time. In fact, if a club bid 20 million euros, Barca would not hesitate to release Lewandowski.

However, there are other considerations that make Barca not want to immediately sell the player. Moreover, if Barca has not yet received a qualified striker who can immediately replace Lewandowski.

In addition, the player has a 'task' to accompany his successor, Guiu. The 17-year-old player began to establish himself as Barca's new mainstay since being summoned by Manager Xavi Hernandez from the La Masia academy.

Guiu had appeared in La Liga before entering the Spanish U-17 squad which competed in Indonesia. He brought Spain to the quarter-finals.

Kabar terakhir, Guiu akan mendapat perpanjangan kontrak dari Barca. Ini menunjukkan bila dirinya siap menjadi mesin gol Los Cules.

Guiu's contract actually just ended in 2025. Barca will extend his contract until 2030.

The players and family welcomed Barca's offer. This is a signal that Guiu will be an important part of Barca next season.