As Robert Lewandowski’s stats continue to impress, with 23 goals and two assists in 24 matches, the Polish striker has recently fallen into a subtle crisis, similar to his teammates at FC Barcelona. The media has begun to speculate about his future, suggesting that if he doesn’t regain his scoring form, he might bid farewell to the team this summer. But what’s really going on behind the scenes?
According to Catalan newspaper „Sport”, talks about Lewandowski’s future will commence in February, after the transfer window closes. At that point, his contract is likely to be automatically extended for another season, given that he has played the required number of matches. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that Barcelona will stick with Lewandowski. The club might see this as an opportunity to bring in a new striker, such as Haaland or Gyokeres, and with fresh funds available in the summer, the possibilities are endless.
The fate of the Polish striker now hangs in the balance, and his performance in the coming months will be crucial. From February onward, the club will be closely monitoring his results, and these will ultimately decide his future at Barcelona. As „Sport” puts it, „from that moment on, the player’s performances will determine the decision, amidst an open internal debate.”
Despite the uncertainty, there is still a sense of optimism in the air. Barcelona has a strong relationship with Lewandowski’s agent, Pini Zahavi, and talks are set to begin in February. Moreover, Deco, a Barcelona legend, has expressed his confidence in Lewandowski’s abilities, stating that his results are optimal and that renewing his contract for another year and waiting until 2026 to find a replacement is a good solution.
For Lewandowski, the stakes are high. Not only must he prove himself to secure his place at Barcelona, but he also has his sights set on winning prestigious awards, such as the La Liga top scorer title, the Golden Boot, and maybe even the Ballon d’Or. The pressure is on, and only time will tell what the future holds for the Polish striker.
Barcelona’s next match is on January 4th against Barbastro in the 1/16 finals of the Copa del Rey. Will Lewandowski rise to the challenge and demonstrate his skills once again? Only time will tell.