Overview

• Barcelona has internally decided not to extend Robert Lewandowski’s deal beyond summer 2026, according to Sport reports relayed by SPORT1 and Sportbild.
• Lewandowski is in the final year of his contract and has lost his regular starting role this season, with three starts in seven league matches and four goals in nine appearances across competitions.
• The club has begun concrete steps to recruit a new center-forward, with sporting director Deco also prioritizing a right-back signing.
• Levante’s Karl Etta Eyong is named as a leading, cost-effective option due to a reported €30 million release clause, while a move for Julián Álvarez is described as financially unrealistic.
• Possible next steps for Lewandowski are reported to include a short European stint, with AC Milan cited as interested, or retirement, while a Saudi transfer is considered unlikely.