FC Barcelona is eagerly waiting to see what will happen with Robert Lewandowski. The Polish player, who will be turning 36 in August, still has one more year left on his contract, with the possibility of an additional year depending on his performance next season. The issue for the club, as known since the current board signed him, is that his salary for the upcoming season is very high, exceeding 30 million gross. Given the current circumstances of the club, this is a significant amount of money.
In this situation, Barça is keeping a close eye on things. Lewandowski has expressed his desire to stay, and the club values him for his skills as a goal scorer, his dedication, and the fact that he has a valid contract. However, it is acknowledged that if an attractive offer were to come, perhaps from Arabia, that enticed Lewandowski and helped reduce the wage bill, the club would not stand in his way. It's clear that the former Bayern player's performance has declined and is unlikely to improve, especially considering that even Xavi has substituted him in crucial moments when goals were needed, like in Montilivi and the Bernabéu. The coach's strategy for the upcoming season remains to be seen.
Nevertheless, within the club's decision-making circles, there is nothing but praise for Lewandowski. He is a dedicated professional, a role model who consistently pushes himself to his limits and takes care of himself, especially given his age, to meet the demands of high-level competition in a club that is always striving for success. While his departure would ease the wage bill, it's clear that his best years are behind him.
This content has been translated and adapted from the Spanish version of the digital newspaper