Overview
- Manager Ruben Amorim was said to favor signing the 37-year-old striker to mentor younger players.
- Lewandowski remains under contract at Barcelona until season’s end and could leave on a free transfer next summer.
- The reported veto cites age-related concerns, perceived decline in pressing, and the striker’s very high salary.
- Sportbild, citing the Mirror, reports Lewandowski earns more than €618,000 per week in Barcelona.
- Spanish outlet Sport reports Barcelona is weighing successors, with Julian Álvarez linked as a potential target.