Barcelona have decided not to renew Robert Lewandowski’s contract when it expires on 30 June 2026. The club believes the Polish striker has fulfilled his role and plans to back Ferran Torres instead.
Barcelona’s financial limitations have left new head coach Hansi Flick with little room for manoeuvre in the transfer market. With just three new arrivals this summer, the German is expected to build on the core that delivered promising performances last season. Behind the scenes, however, preparations for the 2025-26 campaign are already underway.
As the club looks to the future, Ferran Torres is increasingly seen as the natural successor in the No 9 role. While this doesn’t rule out Barcelona entering the market for a forward, Torres’s growing influence is clear. The 24-year-old enjoyed his most productive campaign to date last season, finishing with 19 goals, and has started the current campaign strongly.