Barcelona open to retaining Robert Lewandowski on one condition
Robert Lewandowski’s future in Catalonia is a major talking point at Barcelona.
Lewandowski’s contract will expire at the end of the campaign, but the Blaugrana are reportedly open to retaining the striker’s services beyond the summer.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona are willing to offer the Poland international a one-year deal if he agrees to take a pay cut.
Lewandowski is currently the highest earner at the La Liga club, with the forward making over €400,000-per-week in wages.
Barcelona rate the 37-year-old highly, but given their financial troubles, they are not prepared to offer him a similar salary to extend his stay.
Clubs from Europe, Saudi Arabia and the MLS have expressed an interest, but Lewandowski is assessing all options before reaching a decision on his future.
Despite his age, the centre-forward has been impressive with his displays this season.
He has scored 16 goals and created three assists in 37 total appearances, as Barcelona are seven points clear at the top of the La Liga table and also alive in the Champions League.
Lewandowski came to the Spanish giants in 2022 after spending eight years at Bayern Munich, where he won eight Bundesliga titles and a Champions League.
The transfer cost Barca a fee worth up to €50 million, but the striker has justified his price tag with consistent performances.
He has scored 117 goals in 184 senior appearances, powering his side to two La Liga titles and a Copa del Rey.
Stats from Transfermarkt