As Julian Alvarez pursuit stalls, Raphinha prepares to step up as Barcelona’s central striker

While Barcelona remain hopeful of signing Julian Alvarez, team captain Raphinha has demonstrated he can step up as a central striker under Hansi Flick if the club fails to acquire a traditional No. 9. Barcelona still lack a nominal top-tier No. 9 in their squad. While the club remains hopeful of landing Julian Alvarez , team captain Raphinha has expressed his willingness to step up as a central…