Barca are in the midst of contemplating their future striking options, with Erling Haaland seen as a potential replacement for Robert Lewandowski.
Despite still leading the line at 36 years old, Lewandowski’s career is entering its twilight stage… even if the Polish striker remains Barcelona’s top scorer and a key figure in the team.
However, the Catalan club is acutely aware of the need for a succession plan. Lewandowski‘s current contract could be extended if certain conditions are met. This means that Barcelona have some time, but President Joan Laporta is already looking to the future.
The club’s ultimate goal? To bring Erling Haaland to the Camp Nou, but that may not happen until at least 2026.
Lewandowski moved to Spain in 2022 and signed a contract that runs through the end of the 2025-26 season. His first year at the club was highly successful, with the veteran forward scoring 33 goals across all competitions.
Thus, helping Barcelona secure their first La Liga title in years under coach Xavi. However, last season was more challenging for Lewandowski, with his lowest goal tally since the 2014-15 season — netting just 26 goals.
Regardless, since manager Hansi Flick took over, he has recovered and scored ten goals in nine La Liga games. The 36-year-old had also added two more in the Champions League so far this season.
The La Liga giants have already confirmed that Lewandowski’s contract includes an automatic extension clause. According to Joan Laporta, the club will extend his deal by one additional year if he plays in 50% of the club’s games during the ongoing season. “We will extend the contract of Robert Lewandowski as soon as he reaches 50% of the games,” he said. This would tie the Polish superstar to the club until June 2026, giving Barca time to plan for the future.
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-10-19 19:45:37
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