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Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has earmarked a member of the attacking ranks at German outfit Stuttgart as the ideal long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski at the club.
That’s according to **[Fichajes](https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/hansi-flick-pide-fichaje-nick-woltemade-barcelona-20250809.html)**, who point towards Nick Woltemade as the player in question.
Frontman Woltemade is for his part fresh off something of a breakout campaign on the books of Stuttgart in 2024/25.
All told, in 32 appearances between league and cup, the 22-year-old directly contributed to 20 goals.
This was followed in turn by a further six goals and three assists at this summer’s U21 European Championships.
Add such figures to the fact that Woltemade is capable of lining out in a whole host of attacking roles, and it should come as little surprise to learn of one of Spanish football’s leading clubs considering a move for his signature.
As per a report from the aforementioned Fichajes, amid an ongoing search for a long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski at Barcelona:
‘The new name the sporting directors are keen on is Stuttgart’s Nick Woltemade, a recommendation from Hansi Flick.’
Any such move on Barca’s part would be expected next summer, when the aging Lewandowski’s Camp Nou contract terms are due to expire.
Conor Laird – GSFN