The situation surrounding Barcelona and their veteran striker is moving rapidly as the end of the season approaches, with major decisions expected to be made in the coming days.
At the centre of it all is Robert Lewandowski, whose contract is nearing its expiry and whose long-term future at the club is now far from certain.
The 37-year-old initially wanted to continue at Barcelona, but uncertainty over his role in the squad and the club’s long-term attacking plans has shifted his thinking towards a possible departure.
That uncertainty has opened the door for interest from Italy, where both AC Milan and Juventus are actively exploring the possibility of signing him on a free transfer.
His agent, Pini Zahavi, has already travelled to Italy in recent days to hold discussions, signalling that talks are beginning to accelerate behind the scenes.
According to reports from SPORT, Zahavi recently met with Juventus officials to hear their proposal and outline Lewandowski’s expectations.
During those talks, it was made clear that the striker is open to a move, but only under specific sporting and financial conditions.
Robert Lewandowski is believed to be demanding a two-year contract worth around £6.8 million per season, plus performance-related bonuses, a package that would represent a significant commitment even as a free agent.
Juventus are understood to view those demands as high, but discussions have been described as constructive, with both sides keeping the door open.
From the player’s perspective, a move to Turin offers guaranteed first-team football and a defined role as a central figure in the squad, something that is no longer assured at Barcelona.
In contrast, Barcelona are only prepared to offer a one-year extension on reduced terms, reportedly around £5.1 million per season with bonuses linked to performance, reflecting their shift towards a new attacking cycle.
That shift is key to the situation, with the club planning to bring in a new first-choice striker as part of their long-term project, which would naturally reduce Lewandowski’s importance in the team.
As things stand, Juventus appear to offer the clearest pathway for both regular football and financial security, while Barcelona’s proposal signals a transition away from relying on the Polish striker as a central figure.
With negotiations ongoing and decisions imminent, Lewandowski’s next move could mark the end of a defining chapter at Camp Nou.
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