{"id":12535,"date":"2025-10-16T17:02:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T15:02:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=12535"},"modified":"2025-10-16T17:02:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T15:02:35","slug":"deco-barcelona-not-in-urgent-need-of-new-striker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/deco-barcelona-not-in-urgent-need-of-new-striker\/","title":{"rendered":"Deco: Barcelona Not in Urgent Need of New Striker"},"content":{"rendered":"
Deco, the sporting director of Barcelona, has indicated that the club might forgo signing a striker in the upcoming January transfer window as a potential replacement for Robert Lewandowski, as reported by Softfootball.<\/p>\n

The former Chelsea player observed from the stands last week as Lewandowski failed to convert a penalty during Barcelona\u2019s disappointing 4-1 loss to Sevilla shortly before the international break.<\/p>\n

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Barcelona Sporting Director Deco (Photo Credit: Barcelona X handle)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In a post shared via his official X account,<\/a> Fabrizio Romano reported Deco’s view that Barcelona should not fixate on the need for a new striker. He stated:<\/p>\n

Bar\u00e7a director Deco: \u201cThere\u2019s no need to be obsessed with signing a new striker\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cMaybe it\u2019s possible to play without a traditional striker. Ferran can play as a number 9\u2026 PSG won the Champions League without a main striker,\u201d told MD.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Lewandowski, a prominent figure in European football for the past decade, is now 37 years old and in his fourth season with Barcelona, which is actively exploring options for future replacements.<\/p>\n

Current speculation includes links to Manchester City’s prolific scorer Erling Haaland and Borussia Dortmund’s striker Serhou Guirassy. Additionally, Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane has been mentioned as a leading candidate, recognized as one of the top strikers globally.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, former Manchester City forward Ferran Torres has been utilized as a center-forward under Hansi Flick, with Lewandowski being rested in certain fixtures. This approach may continue following Deco’s remarks, who cited PSG’s recent success in both Ligue 1 and the Champions League without a traditional striker.<\/p>\n

After their recent loss to Sevilla, Barcelona has slipped to second place in the Spanish league, accumulating 19 points across eight matches, two points behind their rivals Real Madrid.<\/p><\/div>\n