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Hansi Flick sees Raphinha as Barcelona's first-choice striker option

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Hansi Flick sees Raphinha as Barcelona's first-choice striker option

Summary

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick believes that Raphinha can serve as the club's first-choice center-forward. Following the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, Barcelona has prioritized signing a new striker but has yet to secure their top target, Julián Alvarez. Raphinha has made a strong case for the role, scoring three goals and providing an assist from the forward position in La Liga. With the transfer window closing soon, Flick has indicated confidence in Raphinha continuing as the team's striker.

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By the Numbers

•Hansi Flick views Raphinha as Barcelona's solution at striker.
•Raphinha has scored three goals and assisted once in La Liga.
•Barcelona has not yet signed a replacement for Lewandowski.
•The transfer window is closing soon, adding urgency to Barcelona's search.

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Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick is convinced that the club’s new first-choice centre-forward already exists in his squad, in the form of Raphinha. That’s according to Diario Sport, who have this ...
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