Robert Lewandowski is facing a decisive moment in his Barcelona career, as the club has clearly communicated the conditions for the continuation of his contract.
There is no desire within the club offices to force his departure, but a renewal will neither be automatic nor unconditional. The club’s management has defined a new sporting and financial framework, in line with the current reality of the blaugrana project.
From a sporting perspective, Barcelona have asked the Polish striker to accept a new role within the squad.
At 36 years of age, he is no longer considered an undisputed starter in every match.
The coaching staff’s idea is to use Lewandowski as a strategic weapon, managing his minutes and deploying him in key matches where his experience and instinct remain decisive. The most delicate issue, however, concerns the financial aspect.
Currently, his salary amounts to around €26 million per year, a heavy burden given the club’s strict wage limits.
For this reason, the club’s executives have asked him to accept a significant salary reduction, almost a halving, in line with the new role proposed to him within the team.
President Joan Laporta and the board emphasize that this approach is not personal, but structural.
Lewandowski is valued for his professionalism, leadership, and positive influence in a dressing room filled with young players, Telegrafi reports.
Even with fewer minutes, the club believes he can continue to be a reliable source of goals and a role model for the future.
The decision now rests with the player himself: he must choose between accepting the new role and reduced salary or seeking a new adventure to maintain his current status.
Barcelona will not stand in his way if he decides to leave, but they will also not deviate from the established limits.
The coming weeks are expected to be decisive in clarifying the future of the Polish striker.
