Barça's facing a problem to end 2024. Although Lewandowski started the season on fire, his performance has been declining in recent matches. He's 36 years old, next August he'll turn 37, and Laporta is clear that he needs a reliable backup. It didn't take long to find one, and he has a chosen one who's quite a bargain: Jonathan David.
Jonathan David will turn 25 next January, and he'll do so knowing he's changing teams. His contract with Lille ends on June 30, and he has no intention of renewing. He'll leave, and he'll do so completely free. In this regard, Laporta has shown interest in bringing the Canadian and has everything ready to try to convince him immediately.
The Canadian, whose value exceeds 40 million, hasn't hidden his love for FC Barcelona and is the option he prioritizes over other teams. He's willing to forgo money to wear the jersey of the club he loves, and Laporta has no doubt: he's the chosen one. Lewandowski needs competition, and Jonathan David is the ideal replacement for the Polish striker.
Laporta Chooses Jonathan David: Transfer Underway for Barça, 0€
After advancing the arrival of Tah for zero euros, the next goal for the culer team is to finalize the transfer of the Canadian Jonathan David as soon as possible. This season, he's shining at Lille, with 17 goals and 5 assists in 26 matches. He shone in the European match against Real Madrid, and at 24 years old, he's already made it clear that he's eager to play for his beloved Barça.
At Barça, it's clear that Jonathan David is the addition that must be made for the next season. He would arrive at 25 years old, without having to pay a transfer fee, and accepting a secondary role to start. The Canadian feels the colors and would come to compete and give rest to a Robert Lewandowski who will already be 37 years old in 2025.
The truth is that Robert Lewandowski has an expiration date at Barça. Despite his great season, everyone is aware that he has little top-level soccer left ahead. In 2025, he'll turn 37, and in 2026, he'll already be 38. Precisely, that year his bond with the blaugrana team ends, the last one he'll have signed as a culer.
Everything's ready. Barça needs a reliable '9' and Laporta wants to seize the market bargain: Jonathan David.