Robert Lewandowski missed a muscle injury in Barcelona’s victory over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey Finals on Saturday. The club, set to turn 37 this summer, is aware of the fact that Polish International may be on his last leg. markthey are considering Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez is in a hurry to lead the offense for years to come.
However, the Barcelona hierarchy recognizes the vastness of future tasks when pushing this particular idea up. Since joining the Loj Blancos from Manchester City last summer, Alvarez has adapted very well to the demands of the club and head coach Diego Simeone and to the lives of the Spanish capital. The 25-year-old striker is one of Atletico’s biggest assets, and only makes it difficult to hit the deal with potential input from Antoine Griezmann, who returned to Wandame Tropolitano after a failed spell in Barcelona.
Alvarez has 27 goals and five assists for Atletico in 50 appearances in all competitions this season.