Is Lewandowski's Replacement? Barcelona Sets Sights on a South American Gem

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15/03/25 18:30:00

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FC Barcelona continues to explore options in the market to strengthen its forward line for the future, and one of the names that has emerged on the Blaugrana's radar is Neyser Villarreal. The Colombian forward, only 19 years old, has sparked the interest of the Catalan club as a young alternative to replace Robert Lewandowski in the short and medium term.

Villarreal, who currently plays for Millonarios in his country, has attracted the attention of several European teams after standing out in the South American U-20 Championship with the Colombian national team, where he was crowned the top scorer with six goals. His contract with the Bogota-based club ends in December 2025, and so far he has turned down renewal offers, making him an accessible target for clubs in Europe. His price could be around 3 million euros in the summer or he might even arrive as a free agent at the end of the year.

Neyser Villarreal, on FC Barcelona's radar

Barcelona is not the only team closely monitoring the progress of the young forward. Porto, Watford, and Newcastle United have also been linked to his signing, with the first two having a long tradition of recruiting Colombian talent. The sporting direction of Barça, led by Deco, is considering the possibility of adding him to their squad, although his incorporation would be more focused on reinforcing Barça B before making the leap to the first team.

Although his experience in professional football is still limited, with 11 appearances and one assist at Millonarios, his performance with the youth national team has been remarkable, scoring 10 goals in 14 matches. Now, Barcelona will have to decide whether to bet on this promising forward or allow another European club to get ahead in the race for his signing.

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