The front-page headline of “World Sports News” fills Barcelona fans with anticipation! Barcelona president Laporta has outlined an ambitious plan: next summer, Haaland will succeed Lewandowski!
In recent days, both Catalan media outlets, “Daily Sports Report” and “World Sports News,” have focused on the same event—the plan for Barcelona to sign Haaland. “Daily Sports Report” believes it will be in 2026, while “World Sports News” is more aggressive and optimistic, suggesting Barcelona will secure Haaland in 2025.
“World Sports News” points out that Barcelona president Laporta has a clear plan: to cut spending this summer transfer window and only bring in 1-2 players; in the summer of 2025, if Barcelona’s financial goals are met, the “Haaland succeeds Lewandowski” project will begin.
Replace Lewandowski?
This Catalan media outlet reveals that Haaland has a “Barcelona dream,” and Barcelona is eager to sign him. With Real Madrid almost securing Mbappe, the prospect of the new dual powerhouses in La Liga is highly anticipated. Haaland’s agent Pimenta and agent assistant Maxwell have excellent relations with Barcelona.
With Pep’s departure, will Haaland still stay at Manchester City?
Pep Guardiola’s future at Manchester City will also impact Haaland’s future. Guardiola’s contract with Manchester City expires in 2025. If Pep leaves Manchester City, Haaland may pursue new dreams.
Barcelona indeed needs Haaland. “World Sports News” states that Lewandowski is nearly 36 years old, and his physical condition and form are declining; 17-year-old Giju and 19-year-old Vitor-Roque currently lack the ability to shoulder heavy responsibilities.
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Lewandowski is showing clear signs of aging and declining form.
By the 2025-26 season, if Lewandowski stays, he will be a 37-year-old veteran, and his form will be hard to guarantee; if he has already left (if his appearances in the 2024-25 season are less than 50%, Barcelona can abandon Lewandowski), Barcelona will need Haaland even more.
Ultimately, Barcelona needs to prepare enough funds. The club is ready to tighten its belt—saving money this summer and reducing spending on transfers; by 2025, 90% of the seating in Barcelona’s new stadium will be in use, increasing ticket revenue.
After the new stadium starts being used, ticket revenue also sees an increase
Haaland’s release clause in 2025 is not more than 200 million euros (there are reports it’s 175 million euros), and Barcelona hopes to make a bold move.
