Robert Lewandowski's Barcelona career officially ended on Saturday's La Liga finale against Valencia, and the Polish superstar scored one last time to finish his tenure with 120 goals as the leader of Barça's frontline.
When it comes to the most prolific strikers to pull on a red shirt, you needn't look further than Michael Owen. A player whose career decisions definitely split opinion, but for some, he was the catalyst that opened the door to adoration of this football club. He was the talisman, the flicker of hope to pin ourselves to. Regardless of how you view Michael Owen, what cannot be denied or questioned is his talent, a talent that you only tend to see once in a generation.
Lewandowski is still a great striker who, despite his age, maintains a very high level and is in good form. His experience, effectiveness, and intelligence on the pitch could be a huge help to Atletico.
The best strikers in the world are the most valuable people in the game. The most difficult thing in football is to score goals so naturally, the best players in the world are going to be the ones who find the net more than your average guy. The transfer market would certainly agree and of course, being a striker isn't just about finishing anymore: you also have to hold up, link play, press, run the channels and bully defenceswhich makes judging the position particularly tough