Barcelona explores striker options after Lewandowski and Torres departures
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Barcelona is currently without a recognized striker following the exits of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres this summer. Manager Hansi Flick is experimenting with various players in training, considering Yamal as a false nine and other options including Dani Olmo, Karim Adeyemi, and Raphinha. The club is pursuing Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid, but a deal appears unlikely as Atletico is not looking to sell. Flick may also look to Ebrima Tunkara for future offensive depth, while Hamza Abdelkarim is expected to begin the season with Barca Atletic.
- •Barcelona lacks a recognized striker in the first team.
- •Hansi Flick is testing different attacking formations in practice.
- •Julian Alvarez remains a target, but Atletico Madrid is unwilling to sell.
- •Yamal, Dani Olmo, and other players are being considered for the No. 9 role.
- •Ebrima Tunkara could be used as a false nine in the future.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Barcelona’s best No. 9 option after Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres exits?
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