Is Lewandowski's Future in Danger? The Signing of Gyökeres Changes Everything

The future of Robert Lewandowski at FC Barcelona remains uncertain, at least for a few more weeks. The Polish forward is just seven matches away from guaranteeing his automatic continuity with the blaugrana club, thanks to a clause in his contract. Meanwhile, Barcelona's sports director, Deco, continues to advance his strategy to secure and renew key pieces of the team for the future.

In recent days, the club has secured the continuity of fundamental players such as Ronald Araujo, Gavi, and Pedri, considered strategic renewals. The next on the list will be Íñigo Martínez, who will extend his contract for one more season until June 2026. This extension was already stipulated in his contract, although the club decided to act early to reinforce the stability of the squad.

However, the renewal of Lewandowski will not follow the same accelerated pace. His current contract expires on June 30, 2025, but it includes an option for an additional one-year extension if he meets the requirement of playing at least 60% of the season's matches. Given his leading role in the team, it is almost a certainty that he will reach this figure before the end of March, especially if Barcelona continues to advance in the Champions League and the Copa del Rey.

Lewandowski is having a record-breaking season

The performance of the Polish forward continues to be impressive. So far this season, he has scored 29 goals and provided three assists in 31 matches, establishing himself as the team's top scorer. Additionally, his influence within the locker room has grown, especially with Hansi Flick on the bench. Recently, Lewandowski played a key role in Araújo's decision to stay at the club, dissuading him from a possible move to Juventus.

On a personal level, the 35-year-old forward has expressed his desire to continue at Barcelona for at least one more season, convinced that his physical condition will allow him to perform at the highest level in European football. However, within the club, there are certain doubts due to his age, as he will turn 37 in the summer of 2025. The management is also considering the possibility of a remodeling in the center forward position, taking advantage of the fact that Barcelona can now operate under the 1-1 salary cap rule.

The signing of Gyökeres could change everything

Deco has already explored alternatives in the market, with Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting Lisbon as one of the options that have been explored. However, there is still no definitive decision. For now, everything indicates that Lewandowski will continue wearing blaugrana, but his future could depend on market circumstances and the evolution of his performance in the coming months.

The situation of Robert Lewandowski at FC Barcelona remains one of the major stories of the club this season. His impact on the team is undeniable, but the management maintains a cautious stance regarding his long-term continuity. In the coming weeks, his performance and the club's sports planning will determine whether his contract extension becomes a reality or if Barcelona decides to bet on a new forward for the future.