Barcelona ready to table renewal offer for veteran striker but there's a catch | Barca Universal

"Barcelona have made a crucial decision on the future of Lewandowski. It appears the Catalans are prepared to offer a one-year renewal to the veteran forward, as the club ideally wants him to continue at Camp Nou as well. Lewandowski, after all, has shown an immense pedigree even at the age of 37, notably scoring a brace in the recent win over Newcastle United."

"The club see the Pole as Cristhian Stuani - a seasoned striker, who accepts the role of substitute, comes on and scores at any moment, and helps the new striker adapt. The Blaugrana also believe Lewandowski can play a key role in training the new striker that the club want to sign, with Julian Alvarez being a top target."

"Lewandowski, for his part, is reportedly keen on continuing in Catalonia and is even prepared to take a paycut in order to achieve that goal. Therefore, it won't be surprising to see Barcelona soon reach an agreement with the former Borussia Dortmund striker, who will turn 38 by the start of next season."

Robert Lewandowski's contract at Barcelona expires at season's end, with the Polish striker receiving offers from abroad. However, his priority remains staying at Camp Nou, where he continues performing at elite levels. Barcelona has decided to offer Lewandowski a one-year renewal, though with significantly reduced wages from his current €26 million gross salary. The club envisions him adopting a role similar to veteran striker Cristhian Stuani—serving as a substitute who scores when called upon while helping develop new signings, particularly Julian Alvarez. Lewandowski, reportedly willing to accept the pay reduction to remain in Catalonia, is expected to reach an agreement with Barcelona soon.

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