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FC Barcelona has an urgent decision to make: to define the future of Robert Lewandowski. The Polish striker’s contract expires and his continuity or departure will decisively condition the reconfiguration of the attack for next season. Aware of the importance of the matter, the club has already taken the first steps.The sporting management has met with Pini Zahavi, the player’s agent, to convey first-hand the club’s roadmap. The message is clear: Barca has a new role it wants Lewandowski to play in the new project.
Performance
At 37 years of age, the striker's performances have raised doubts in recent months. Gone is the decisive goalscorer who arrived at Camp Nou four seasons ago in a big-money move. After three excellent years, his figures have declined, surpassed even by teammates such as Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres, and injuries have also affected his continuity.
The conditions
In this context, the club is proposing a renewal under new conditions. The proposal is, first of all, for a significant salary reduction, close to 50%, partly compensated by performance-related variables. In addition, the Pole’s role would change significantly: he would no longer be an undisputed starter.
Signing a striker
This scenario is also explained by Barcelona's intention to sign a top-class striker next summer. This has been communicated to his entourage. Lewandowski would no longer be the main attacking reference and would have to compete for the position.
Integrated in Barcelona
The player, for his part, is in a phase of reflection. Beyond the sporting and economic aspects, personal factors weigh heavily in his decision. Both he and his family are fully settled in Barcelona, where they have also developed business interests. This is not a minor aspect.
Offers
Meanwhile, the market has not lost sight of him. The Pole is still in demand internationally and has offers from European clubs, as well as from Arab football and MLS. The decision is in his hands.
Decision
According to sources close to the player, Lewandowski will not make a statement until Barcelona have closed the season at a competitive level. It will be then when he will communicate his final decision to the club.
