Barcelona boss Hansi Flick says the club need to find a new No. 9 who can score goals to replace Robert Lewandowski for next season.
Lewandowski is leaving after four years at Camp Nou and Flick says the most important thing is for Barca to bring in a true goalscorer.
“I’m happy for the send-off Robert has had. He’s a great person and a top player,” he said. “We need to look for a 9 who fits our philosophy, but the most important thing is that he scores goals,” he said.
“We have to wait. What I’m convinced of is that we have very good players who have given us and will give us a lot.”
Flick also paid tribute to Robert Lewandowski on his final home game as a Barcelona player.
“It could have been the perfect night with Robert’s goal. So it was almost perfect,” he said.
“I’ve worked with him for many years and he’s a friend. It was very emotional. His heart is in Barcelona and with this club. I thank him. He’s a fantastic person and a world-class player.”
The Barca boss also spoke about the game itself as his team made history by finished off with a perfect home record.
“I’m very proud of the team. We achieved our goal, which was to win all 19 home games,” he explained.
“We struggled more in the second half. It’s difficult to win every home game, but we did it.”
Barcelona’s final game of the season is next weekend against Valencia at Mestalla.