Deco, Barcelona, Joao Pedro, Robert Lewandowski
21 May 2026
Deco denied meeting Joao Pedro over a Barcelona transfer but admitted the club are exploring options to replace Robert Lewandowski. The sporting director said finding a successor to the departing striker is almost impossible after his Camp Nou farewell.
Barcelona are assessing several forwards after Lewandowski’s farewell at Camp Nou. Deco praised his legacy and said decisions are needed, while also pointing to Ferran Torres as one player who has adapted into a central role.