Barcelona are preparing for a big shift in attack as they slowly turn the page on Robert Lewandowski’s era and put their faith in Ferran Torres to lead the charge.
Ferran Torres to take over Lewandowski at Barcelona
Barcelona are realizing that Robert Lewandowski’s time as their main attacker is coming to an end. The Polish player has been a giant presence ever since he set foot in the team, but his slow decline in physicality is visible more and more every game. He is having issues with all the pressing, running after the defenders, and keeping up with the younger ones. As per reports, that is the very reason the team has chosen to let go of his deal after its current period rather than extending it.
The plan is to slowly change the attack of the team rather than waiting for a moment of crisis. Barca has acknowledged the fact that they will have to sign a player who is able to meet up with the pace and vision that Hansi Flick‘s system demands by the 2026/27 season. The club is on the lookout for forwards who will be able to apply pressure, make fast moves in the course of the transition and break through the defense.
🚨 BREAKING: Ferran Torres has LEFT the Spanish national team camp due to discomfort. He has an overload and is out of Spain's match against Bulgaria.
The Spain doctors have diagnosed him with a muscular overload INJURY. Barcelona's medical staff have also been informed. 🔴⚠️ pic.twitter.com/hLWCAP3DqQ
— Managing Barça (@ManagingBarca) October 13, 2025
Ferran Torres rising to Barcelona challenge
Enter Ferran Torres, a player who’s finally showing why Barca invested in him. This season, the Spaniard has been one of the club’s most productive attackers, racking up six goal contributions already and sitting second only to Marcus Rashford in that tally. We can see the changes is his position and confidence. Under former head coach Xavi, Ferran was often benched or pushed to the wings, rarely getting a regular run as a striker.
But under Flick, things look different. The coach has put faith in Ferran for a central position, and the results show it. He has been a starter in eight games and has only been substituted in twice prior to the international break, this is a strong sign that his contributions have been rewarded with a bigger part. His pace, pressing, and ability to carry out such moves have opened up a new area for scoring for Barca.
Transfer plans still in the background
Barca is not relying only on Ferran’s growth although his growth is promising. The club is constantly looking for the next possible transfers and one of the players under watch is the young forward Etta Eyong. The aim is not to look for someone to take Ferran’s place but rather to guarantee the presence of enough players together with the competition in the attacking line, this being very much the case taking into account the lengthy season they have to endure and the different titles they have to compete for.
Nonetheless, the next few months are going to be very important for Ferran’s game and therefore the end choice will rely on it. In case he stays at this high level of performance, the team might not have to look for another forward. He has shown not only his ability to score but also to put in the work, which is precisely what Flick is looking for. And in a team where young players such as Lamine Yamal and Gavi are becoming key, Ferran’s growth is in line with Barca’s strategy of a young and energetic core.
Author’s Opinion:
Banking on Ferran Torres could prove to be quite astute, as Barca are following the right kind of vision. He is stepping into his best years with self-assurance and eagerness, both qualities that the club badly needs while moving from the Lewandowski era.
