Per Sport: With Lewandowski s contract expires soon, Ferran Torres may take over No. 9 jersey

August 25, according to "Everything", Ferran Torres may take over his No. 9 jersey as Lewandows contract is about to expire.

Since Frick took over Barcelona, ​​he has demonstrated his ability to turn problems into opportunities. He made the best use of the roster he inherited from Harvey, with almost every player reaching his best form. Ferran Torres is a typical example of this change, and his performance has helped the team make significant progress in domestic and international arenas.

Last season, Ferran Torres performed well as an important substitute for the forward trident composed of Yamal, Lewandowski and Rafinia. Whenever one of the three is out or needs a break, Ferran always stands up and contributes outstanding performances and key goals. Whether starting or coming on the bench, he can contribute to the team without complaints and play an indispensable role in any championship event.

In the 2024/25 season, Ferran scored 19 goals, but his goal quality is much more prominent than the number. For example, scoring twice in a league reversal against Atletico Madrid is crucial to winning the domestic league championship; scoring a winning goal against Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal; forcing the game into overtime in the Copa del Rey final, and eventually Conde scored a winning goal in overtime; scoring two goals in the Champions League group stage against Dortmund; and many other key goals, which were key to success last season.

When Lewandowski joined Barcelona, ​​the club signed a four-year contract with plans to make major investments in the summer of 2026 to find the main striker for the next decade. In 2022, the club firmly chose the Poles in order to improve the economic situation and accumulate enough financial resources to compete for the top European striker. Lewandowski lived up to expectations, but he is 37 years old this year and his contract has entered his final year.

Therefore, Deco must make an important decision in the next few months: Who will be the "No. 9" after Lewandowski? At present, there is no clear answer to this question within the club. Because multiple possibilities exist: the Poles may stay for another year, or the clubs will look for opportunities like Joan Garcia in the market, or make larger investments. Of course, it is also possible to make Ferran Torres an internal candidate.

Ferran, 25, was in excellent form at the beginning of the new season. In the first round of the league against Mallorca, Ferran replaced and scored a goal due to Lewandowski's injury. In the second round of the game against Levante, although Levante had recovered, he still did not reach the starting state. Ferran was once again selected as the main striker and equalized the score in the game, eventually helping the team complete the reversal.

Ferran said: "I have always believed that I can play a big role, and I feel I am capable of starting. As long as the coach thinks it is appropriate and lets me start, I have to seize the opportunity because the competition is very fierce. But in the end, the competition makes each of us better."

Ferran's performance at the beginning of the new season has further eased the club's pressure on finding a short- or mid-term replacement for Lewandowski, and Barcelona hopes to explore in the coming months whether Ferran can take a new step and become the best choice for this position. Although it is too early to draw conclusions, his candidacy has quietly been strengthened.