Barca coach Flick, who also coached Lewandowski during their historic stint at Bayern Munich, was candid about the void the striker leaves behind. Describing him as a "true professional and a role model", Flick admitted that replacing a player of such calibre is an almost impossible task for the club’s scouting department.
As Lewandowski prepares for a fresh start after winning every domestic title in Spain, Barcelona now faces the daunting challenge of entering the 2026-27 season without the man who spearheaded their attack for four years.