"The Blaugrana have the option of unilaterally activating the renewal clause until 2027, but there is a gentlemen's agreement in place with the player that will only make this option effective if the Pole declares his desire to stay. Otherwise, if Lewandowski clearly expressed his desire to change teams, Barcelona would do nothing. This wasn't the case in the summer of 2021 when Chelsea - in order to get €1m plus €1m in bonuses - extended Olivier Giroud's deal for another year."
"It's clear to everyone that the Rossoneri are once again bereft of a striker capable of scoring a significant number of goals per season. At the same time, it's proof that the investments made on younger players have not matched the impact of senior forwards, like Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Giroud. Lewandowski - who turns 38 on August 21st - follows in the footsteps of not only the previously mentioned players, but also Modric."
"Milan spoke with Lewandowski's entourage to see if they were willing to negotiate and found no resistance, but any discussions are geared more towards June than January, given that Robert still wants to finish this season at Barcelona. It could also be beneficial for Francesco Camarda, because Milan would be adding an elite striker for one to two years, allowing the teenager to keep developing without pressure and then take the No.9 spot when he is ready."
AC Milan intend to pursue Robert Lewandowski if he leaves Barcelona on a free transfer in summer 2026. Barcelona can renew his contract to 2027, but a gentlemen's agreement makes renewal conditional on the player's desire to stay. Milan view Lewandowski as an experienced striker solution after youth investments failed to match the impact of veteran forwards. Lewandowski, who turns 38 in August, prefers to remain in Europe rather than move to Saudi Arabia or the United States, making Italy a likely destination. Milan contacted his entourage and found no resistance; talks target June so Lewandowski can finish the season at Barcelona. Adding him could protect Francesco Camarda's development by delaying No.9 pressure.
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