Juventus have reached a personal agreement with a top Barcelona star, bringing the deal closer to completion.
Barcelona star is weighing up his future and is now being offered a clear alternative project in Italy, where he would be presented with both a stable role and improved financial terms compared with Barcelona’s current renewal proposal.
The development pushes the stalemate over his contract renewal into a more concrete transfer‑style negotiation, with Turin emerging as a serious contender for his signature this summer.
The player at the centre of the talks is Robert Lewandowski, the Polish striker whose status as one of the most lethal No. 9s of his generation has not faded despite his age.
According to Diario Sport, Juventus is prepared to offer Lewandowski a net annual salary of around €6 million plus bonuses, as well as a vital position as the team’s main central striker under Luciano Spalletti.
Barcelona have put forward a one‑year extension that includes a reduced base salary and a heavier reliance on performance‑based incentives, along with a smaller role in Hansi Flick’s plans as the club looks to bolster its attacking options in the transfer market.
Lewandowski, represented by Pini Zahavi, has found that proposal difficult to accept, particularly given that he still sees himself as a key, not merely rotational, figure at the top level.
Juventus are confident that a combination of Champions League‑level football, a clear No. 9 status and a salary higher than Barcelona’s latest offer will tilt the veteran’s decision in their favour.
The coming weeks of talks will therefore be crucial in determining whether the Poland international extends his stay at Camp Nou, swaps La Liga for Serie A, or departs for a high‑wage, lower‑profile environment altogether.
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