Robert Lewandowski is a key figure in attack at FC Barcelona. At every club he has played for, he has had unbelievable goal-scoring numbers, and at Barça it was no different. The Pole has scored 40 goals and provided 3 assists with one match left to finish the season.
The former Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich player has proven to be one of the best "9" in the world. Robert Lewandowski is capable of playing with his back to goal, linking up, and making runs into space, and he also has a good shot and is strong in the air, but age is unforgiving. That's why Flick is already looking for a replacement to give the Pole a rest, and it seems he has found it in LaLiga.
Lewandowski Needs a Break
The forward is 37 years old, and FC Barcelona has considered signing an striker to allow Lewandowski to rest. For months, many names like Isak or Gyökeres, and even Haaland, have been mentioned. All of them have been desired by Barça, but they are too expensive for the Catalan club.
That's why the Barça board has focused their search in Spain. They are considering a second-line forward with experience in LaLiga. The best option, who is also in the competition's ideal eleven according to The Athletic, is Ayoze Pérez, Villarreal's goal scorer.
Xavi Hernández, in his day, already noticed Ayoze Pérez and requested him as a signing, but FC Barcelona couldn't bring him due to financial reasons. Now, at 31 years old, he is once again being considered to compete for the position with Robert Lewandowski. The Canary Islander has scored 22 goals and provided 4 assists in 32 official matches and fits the exact profile Joan Laporta is looking for.
The Best Thing About Ayoze Pérez Is His Price
It is well known that, despite the great improvement in economic matters, Barça can't afford huge expenses on signings. Deco, alongside Joan Laporta, must search the market cautiously to secure this type of signing.
Ayoze Pérez is valued at 10 million euros. The striker has a long career in Spain and abroad, making him an experienced and seasoned player. Newcastle, Leicester, Tenerife, Real Betis, and Villarreal have been his stops.
His most visible potential began in Seville, in green and white, where he managed to impress many clubs. Villarreal offered him a better financial deal, and up to now, he has been able to compete with a certain Robert Lewandowski.