When asked about the way forward after the end of the season, Robert Lewandowski could not give a good answer. There was little doubt he and his family are enjoying themselves at Barcelona, but as the club’s highest paid and passed 37 years, the arrow has pointed out of Barcelona. Most people thought.
As usual, it will be a compiled transfer window for Barcelona, where new signings and salary budgets will have to go up with the sale of players and other income. La Liga follows every single change on the expense and revenue item, ready to deny Barca players a license in La Liga. Lewandowski is a natural expense item to “get rid of on an expiring contract, but according to Sport , Barcelona have now found a solution.
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According to the Spanish media, Barcelona have presented Lewandowski with a proposal that will lead to him extending his stay in Catalonia beyond the 2025-26 season. The terms of the deal reflect the club’s ongoing financial constraints, and require the 37-year-old to accept a pay cut of about half of his current salary. The deal is bolstered by various performance-related variables that could see his earnings increase if he maintains his high production on the pitch.
Club president Joan Laporta has publicly stated his desire to keep the legendary striker at the club, but a yes from Lewandowski creates ripple effects.
According to the Spanish media, Barcelona are opening up for bids for Ferran Torres to balance the accounts.
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Torres has 16 goals in 40 games so far this season, but has struggled to keep up his form lately, and with his contract running until 2027, this summer represents the last opportunity for Barca to secure a premium price. While Hansi Flick has praised the former Manchester City man’s commitment, Barca management sees Torres’ exit as a necessary sacrifice to revitalize the attack, while keeping their superstar Lewandowski in the squad. With 16 goals in 37 games so far this season, there is little to suggest that Lewandowski will stop delivering into the new season.
