Overview
- Robert Lewandowski said he was asked by Barcelona not to score late in the 2022–23 LaLiga season to avoid triggering a roughly €2.5 million bonus payment to Bayern Munich, adding the episode stayed in his mind.
- The 37-year-old striker says he remains undecided about his future and under no pressure to choose a destination, stressing that any decision will hinge on a club’s sporting plan and his role.
- Agent Pini Zahavi is reported to be arranging fresh talks with Saudi Pro League officials, with Spanish outlet AS saying a proposal has already been presented.
- MLS side Chicago Fire have held discussions with his camp and view him as a priority target, with reporting indicating salary would not be an obstacle.
- Under FIFA rules he can open formal negotiations on January 1 ahead of his Barcelona contract expiring on June 30, 2026, as Ferran Torres’ prolific form this season factors into the club’s forward planning.