David Villa, a former Barcelona player, has recently warned his former club about the age of their transfer target, Robert Lewandowski. The 33-year-old Polish striker has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona this summer, but Villa believes that the Catalan giants should be cautious about signing a player who is already in his 30s.
Villa, who won numerous trophies with Barcelona during his time at the club, including two La Liga titles and a Champions League trophy, knows what it takes to succeed at the highest level. He believes that Barcelona should be looking to sign younger players who can contribute for many years to come, rather than signing an older player who may only have a few good seasons left in him.
Lewandowski has been one of the best strikers in the world in recent years, scoring goals for fun at Bayern Munich and for the Polish national team. However, at 33 years old, he is approaching the latter stages of his career, and there are concerns about how much longer he can maintain his high level of performance.
Villa’s warning comes at a time when Barcelona are in desperate need of a goalscorer, following the departure of Lionel Messi to Paris Saint-Germain. The club’s new manager, Xavi Hernandez, is keen to bolster his attacking options, and Lewandowski has been identified as a potential target.
However, Villa believes that Barcelona should be looking to sign younger players who can help the club build for the future, rather than relying on older players who may only provide a short-term solution. He points to the success of young players like Pedri and Ansu Fati at Barcelona as examples of the kind of talent the club should be looking to bring in.
It remains to be seen whether Barcelona will heed Villa’s warning and look to sign a younger striker instead of Lewandowski. The Polish striker is undoubtedly a talented player, but his age is a concern for some, and it may be wise for Barcelona to consider other options before making a decision on their next signing. Only time will tell whether Villa’s advice will be taken on board by the Catalan giants.
