Overview

• Spanish outlet Sport and others report Barcelona have decided against offering the 37-year-old a new contract beyond June 2026.
• Club reasoning cited in reports includes an age-related dip, reduced pressing intensity and a heavy salary within a lowered La Liga cap of €350 million.
• Barcelona intend to keep Lewandowski through the 2025/26 campaign with no January departure expected, according to The Sporting News’ summary of Sport’s reporting.
• The recruitment plan favors younger forwards such as Levante’s Karl Etta Eyong, while expensive targets like Julián Álvarez are viewed as unlikely under current finances.
• Sporting director Deco has avoided public commitment on renewals, and multiple reports say Lewandowski favors continuing in Europe over Saudi offers with retirement in Catalonia a future possibility.