The agent of Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has spoken out following claims that the Spanish giant have decided not to renew the Polish veteran’s contract.
Lewandowski is due to leave Barca as a free agent at the end of the season, although the La Liga champions can trigger a 12-month extension to keep him at the club until the summer of 2027.
Reports have claim Barcelona have decided against activating that clause, and Lewandowski will therefore bring the curtain down on four years in Catalonia when the current campaign ends.
Lewandowski will be approaching his 38th birthday by the time his Barcelona contract expires, and many believe this played a role in Barcelona’s decision.
Robert Lewandowski disappointed after missing a penalty during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Sevilla v Barcelona. (Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images)
Now, Lewandowski’s agent Pini Zahavi has broken his silence on his client’s future, denying claims that a decision has been made and also confirming that there have been no firm bids from Saudi Arabia.
“Lewandowski’s contract with Barcelona expires in the summer of 2026, and no decisions have been made yet,” Zahavi told 365Scores, as quoted by Sport.
“We have to wait and see what happens in the coming days. There is nothing official regarding negotiations with Saudi Arabian teams. There are no offers at this time.”
Turkish giants Fenerbahce have also been credited with an interest in the former Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich striker, who would reportedly be offered a two-year deal with a lucrative wage should he choose to move to the Super Lig.
Currently the highest-paid player at Barcelona on £348,780 a week, Lewandowski’s proposed exit would free up a large chunk of the Blaugrana wage bill for new, younger arrivals.
Lewandowski boasts a stellar total of 105 goals and 20 assists in 156 appearances for Barcelona since his 2022 arrival, winning two La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey and one Supercopa de Espana with La Blaugrana.
