Lewandowski Successor at FC Barcelona

This Cameroon Striker Emerges as Lewandowski Successor at FC Barcelona

Samannay Sen

Modified - Oct 30, 2025, 01:35 PM

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Reports suggest Robert Lewandowski will leave FC Barcelona after the 2025–26 season, as the club does not plan to extend his contract.
22-year-old Cameroonian striker Etta Young, currently shining for Levante with 6 goals and 3 assists in 10 games, has emerged as Barca’s prime target to replace Lewandowski.
The Polish legend, after a decorated career with Bayern and Barcelona, is linked with moves to AC Milan, Inter Miami, or clubs in Saudi Arabia.

After news emerged that Polish legend Robert Lewandowski is all set to leave Camp Nou after the end of this season, the hunt for the next Barca striker or Lewandowski successor at Barcelona has begun. Many reports claim that FC Barcelona have no plans to extend Lewandowski's contract, and he might be leaving Barca in the summer of 2026. Amidst many strikers getting linked to Barca, Cameroonian centre forward Etta Young has emerged as the main target for Barca as Robert Lewandowski replacement. In this article, we find out if Young can be a good Robert Lewandowski successor at FC Barcelona, and also find out the legacy left behind by the Polish striker and where he could be heading next.

Etta Young has been in red-hot form in La Liga

The 22-year-old Cameroonian footballer has spent his early days at Cadiz reserves before being promoted to the senior team in 2024. His trajectory saw him donning the Villareal jersey before finally signing a four-year deal with Levante. He has been in sublime form for Levante so far, playing all 10 games and also scoring 6 and giving 3 assists. His speed, acceleration, and shooting abilities make him a proper striker for Barca. He would receive some brilliant supplies from Raphinha and Yamal from the flanks, and that would make the Barca attacking trio deadly with young blood and could be a good Robert Lewandowski replacement.

Where will Lewandowski play next?

The Polish legend has won 8 Bundesliga titles and one UCL with Bayern Munich before joining Barca, where he was La Liga-winning squad in the last three years.

As per reports, Lewandowski might be heading towards AC Milan if he insists on competing at a top European club. He could also be following the footsteps of former Barca legends and join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami. Many clubs in Saudi Arabia have also reportedly shown interest in Lewandowski, and he might even be seen playing in Asia's top divisions.