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FC Barcelona continues to work on its future plan, and in its search for young talent, has found a prospect who could become the successor to Robert Lewandowski. Aware of the need to secure a replacement for their star forward, the sports management has set its sights on a gem currently shining in MLS. Despite his young age, his potential has attracted interest from various clubs, but Barça wants to get ahead of the competition.
The Catalan club is willing to make a strategic investment in this forward, whose potential makes him a medium-term bet. With an increasingly globalized market, the blaugrana entity has intensified its scouting in different leagues and has found a profile in the United States that fits its philosophy. The idea is not to incorporate him immediately into the first team but to gradually prepare him for European football, allowing him to adapt to the pace and demands of the competition.
FC Barcelona is already planning for the future.
The player in question is Julian Hall, a forward of just 16 years old currently playing for Red Bull New York. His breakthrough in the MLS has caught attention for his speed, scoring ability, and maturity on the field, qualities that have convinced Barcelona to bet on him. Although his market value is currently at 500,000 euros, the blaugrana club is willing to offer up to 10 million to secure his signing before other teams enter the bidding.
If the deal goes through, Barcelona plans to initially integrate him into Barça B, where he could gain experience in Spanish football before making the definitive leap to the first team. Another option being considered is to loan him to a Second Division club, allowing him to accumulate minutes in a competitive context that accelerates his development. The goal is for his progress to be gradual, without haste but with the vision that he could be a key player in the future of the Culés.
Barcelona knows that finding a successor for Lewandowski is not an easy task, but in Julian Hall, they see a forward with the necessary potential to fit into the long-term project. Now, the decision rests with the club, which will need to make a move if they want to secure one of the most promising talents in American soccer.
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