In the past few hours, fresh details have emerged surrounding Barcelona's negotiations for Joao Cancelo, and they involve another heavyweight name from the Blaugrana dressing room. During talks with Barcelona, Saudi giants Al-Hilal took advantage of the discussions to ask about the availability of Robert Lewandowski. Lewandowski's situation has been closely monitored across Europe and beyond. The Polish forward's contract with Barcelona expires at the end of the season, and all indications suggest that he could walk away as a free agent in the summer.
I am not afraid to finish my career because I am starting to prepare for it, to prepare things that I can do after football. I know that football is a very important part of my life, but it is not my whole life, especially now. When I was young I didn't think about this because I only had football, football and football in my head, but now I know that I'm very close to finishing my career.
One of the positions that FC Barcelona intend to bolster in the summer transfer window is the centre-forward slot. Robert Lewandowski, at 37, does not have a guaranteed future at the club with his contract set to expire at the end of the season. The Blaugrana will need to rope in a replacement for the veteran Pole, given that an extension is starting to look unlikely as things stand. One of the options being considered happens to be Juventus centre-forward Dusan Vlahovic, whose contract also runs out this summer.
Barcelona have reportedly made contact with Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic in a bid to try and sign him in the summer transfer window after his contract expires. A new report from Marca states that Barcelona have "already made a move to acquire the services of Vlahovic" and are hoping to land the 25-year-old. Vlahovic has been linked with Barcelona many times before, with former technical secretary Ramon Planes having previously admitted the Catalans tried to bring him in on loan.
Robert Lewandowski has spoken openly about his future at Barcelona, offering clarity on his mindset at a stage of his career where every decision naturally carries extra weight. Rather than avoiding the subject, the Barcelona forward addressed it with calm confidence, making it clear that uncertainty does not mean concern.
Speaking in an interview with Polish journalist Bogdan Rymanowski, Lewandowski reacted to claims made in an unauthorised biography that suggested Barcelona were financially exposed if the striker crossed a certain goal threshold. According to the book, a clause in the deal between Barcelona and Bayern meant that additional payments would be triggered once Lewandowski reached a specific number of goals, placing further strain on an already fragile club economy.
Robert Lewandowski, whose contract with FC Barcelona runs until June 2926, is expected to be a major talking point over the coming months. With a little over six months left on his current deal, there have been no renewal offers made by the club so far, with the Catalans opting to take a wait-and-see approach and see how the veteran forward performs in the second half of the season. Lewandowski, for his part, has also maintained that he is not in a hurry to make a decision over his future.
Robert Lewandowski's influence continues to stretch far beyond the football pitch, and this week offered another clear reminder of his stature back home. According to a report from SPORT, the Barcelona forward has been awarded the prestigious Bene Merito medal in Poland, a distinction reserved for individuals who have helped promote the country's image on the international stage. The recognition saw Lewandowski make a brief but meaningful trip to Warsaw on Thursday.
Atleti had taken the lead in the 19th minute when Alex Baena broke the deadlock by lifting over Joan Garcia after latching onto Nahuel Molina's long ball over the top. The goal was initially ruled out for offside, but a VAR check revealed that Baena had stayed onside. Raphinha rounded Jan Oblak to level seven minutes later, and it looked as if Barca would complete the turnaround in the 36th minute when Pablo Barrios brought Dani Olmo.
Zahavi, who lives in London, took advantage of his proximity to stop by the hotel and greet his client. The meeting with Flick was cordial and brief, held in the calm atmosphere typical of the hours before a European fixture. The Israeli agent arrived with two of his regular collaborators, Max Bielefeld and Humberto Paiva, who accompanied him throughout the visit.
To be doing what Robert Lewandowski is at the age of 37 years is almost unfathomable in a sport like football that demands that one stay on the top of their game whenever they take to the field. The fact that he is still at one of the best clubs in the world and scoring goals for fun at the very highest level of the game is not only a testament to his fitness but also his tenacity and willingness to push himself to greatness.
Manchester United have been linked with a move for Robert Lewandowski from Barcelona. According to a report from Fichajes, Ruben Amorim is interested in signing the experienced Polish international, but the Red Devils are hoping to bring in younger players with more potential. They are not prepared to invest a huge amount of money in the Barcelona star. Also, it would be a short-term acquisition, and Manchester United are looking to build for the future.
