Barcelona risk losing a key first-team player on a free transfer next summer as contract talks remain stalled.
Despite recent impressive performances that have reignited hope among fans and pundits alike, the veteran’s time at the club appears to be nearing a potential end.
His contract situation is drawing increased attention, with both the club and the player at a crossroads regarding the next chapter in his career.
The evolving dynamics surrounding his contract and future have sparked speculation, especially as the January transfer window approaches and plans for next season begin to take shape.
The player at the center of this situation is Robert Lewandowski, the seasoned striker who has recently recaptured top form after a challenging start to the season.
Robert Lewandowski has made headlines with crucial goals in back-to-back La Liga fixtures, including a memorable hat-trick against Celta Vigo and the opener against Athletic Club at Camp Nou—the historic stadium’s official return match after two and a half years.
However, Fabrizio Romano indicates a “concrete” chance that Lewandowski will leave Barcelona next summer, when his current contract expires.
Despite the club holding an option to extend his contract by one more year, all signals point towards the striker’s departure rather than continuation.
Discussions of interest from Turkish clubs have surfaced for potential moves in the January transfer window, but Romano has dismissed any imminent January exit, emphasizing that Lewandowski remains fully focused on his current commitments.
Moreover, retirement is off the table, with the forward showing no signs of slowing down despite approaching his 38th birthday next summer—an age when many players contemplate winding down their careers.
This impending free transfer decision marks a pivotal moment for both the player and the club.
Meanwhile, Lewandowski’s career trajectory remains open, with new opportunities likely to emerge as summer approaches, signaling a potential fresh start beyond Catalonia.
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