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Barcelona considers Luis Suarez as backup striker option this summer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 9:35 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Barcelona considers Luis Suarez as backup striker option this summer

Summary

Barcelona is exploring the possibility of signing 28-year-old Colombian striker Luis Suarez from Sporting CP as a backup option amid stalled efforts to secure Julian Alvarez. With Ferran Torres and Robert Lewandowski set to leave the club, Barcelona is reviewing alternatives. Manager Hansi Flick has approved the pursuit of Suarez, recognizing his potential fit for the team. No official contacts have been made yet, and Barcelona plans to assess Alvarez's situation before proceeding further over the next week.

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•Barcelona's pursuit of Julian Alvarez has stalled.
•Luis Suarez is considered a backup option.
•Hansi Flick has given approval for Suarez's signing.
•Contacts with Sporting CP regarding Suarez have not started.
•Barcelona will assess Alvarez's situation before committing.

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9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Just in: Barcelona eye 28-year-old Colombian striker as backup, Flick approves the signing

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With every passing day, it becomes painfully clear that Barcelona’s dream of signing Julian Alvarez will not materialise this summer.The player is showing no signs of resistance against his former c...
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