Robert Lewandowski’s Barcelona contract expires soon. Although neither side is rushing, Club President Joan Laporta recently discussed the striker’s future with agent Pini Zahavi. Lewandowski is eager to stay for another year, feeling physically capable and motivated to contribute, despite his age of 37 potentially influencing the club. However, Barcelona insists any extension depends entirely on his performance.
With the season’s decisive period approaching, Sporting Director Deco will evaluate the Polish forward's form before making a final decision. If he performs well, retaining him remains an option, delaying the signing of a replacement striker.
A specific contract clause allows an optional year based on performance, helping manage the wage bill. Currently, Lewandowski has scored eight goals in 888 minutes—respectable, yet below his usual historical prolific standards of 32, 26, and 42 goals. Consequently, the veteran faces constant scrutiny throughout the remainder of the current campaign to earn that one-year extension.