Overview

• Spanish outlet Sport, echoed by multiple publications on October 12, reports the club has internally decided against renewing the striker’s deal.
• Lewandowski’s contract runs to summer 2026 with a club option for an extra year that is reportedly not expected to be exercised.
• Under coach Hansi Flick he has lost his regular starting role, yet has four goals in nine appearances this season after 105 in 156 since joining in 2022.
• Barcelona is taking steps to identify a successor under tight finances, with costly names like Julián Álvarez described as unlikely and Levante’s Karl Etta Eyong cited due to a €30 million clause.
• Coverage outlines next options as a short European move, with AC Milan interest mentioned, or retirement, while a Saudi transfer is considered unlikely and family ties to Barcelona remain a factor.