Luis Suárez will play for Atlético de Madrid as he was not going to be needed by Ronald Koeman at Barcelona. The Colchonero confirmed the signing of the Uruguay international ona free transfer on Wednesday, September 23. Meanwhile, the Barsamanager is focused on the transfer window and has three possible candidates to replace the Uruguayan striker.
Barcelona already have Antoine Griezmann andMartin Braithwaite in the squad, but Koeman is looking for a new striker. Suárez, meanwhile, left the club after playing six season at the Camp Nou and winning 13 titles, including a UEFA Champions League and a FIFA Club World Cup.
The transfer window closes on October 5, so Barcelona will have time until then to sign a new striker. Here are the players who are in Koeman‘s radar to replace Suárez as Barca’s striker.
Lautaro Martínez – Inter Milan
Lautaro Martínez of Inter Milan celebrates after scoring a goal (Getty).
The young Inter Milan striker has been in Barcelona’s radar for quite some time now. Koeman also sees the 23-year-old Lautaro Martínez with good eyes to be the Suárez’s replacement. However, it won’t be easy, as Martínez has a release clause of€111M.
Myron Boadu -AZ Alkmaar
Myron Boadu of AZ Alkmaar during an Europa League game (Getty).
It’s just a rumor, but Myron Boadu is another young striker who could be in Barcelona’s plans. The 19-year-old forward made his senior international debut with the Netherlandsnational team with Koeman as coach.
Memphis Depay – Lyon
Memphis Depay of Lyon celebrates after scoring a goal (Getty).
Depay could be Koeman first choice to replace Luis Suárez at Barcelona. The Dutch forward comes from a great season at Lyon and was also coached by Koeman in the national team. The 26-year-old Depay has also been linked with a move to Bundesliga’s Borussia Dortmund and Premier League’s Arsenal.
