Lewandowski’s Future at Barcelona Remains Uncertain Amid Transfer Speculations

With only months remaining on Robert Lewandowski’s current contract with Barcelona, the 37-year-old striker has been the subject of speculation regarding a potential exit from the Spanish club next summer as a free agent. His representative, Pini Zahavi, remarked on this uncertainty, stating, “Lewandowski’s contract with Barcelona expires in the summer of 2026, and no decisions have been made yet. We’ll have to wait and see what happens in the coming days.”

Zahavi also refuted claims that Lewandowski might join the Saudi Pro League, adding, “There’s nothing official regarding negotiations with Saudi Arabian teams. There are no offers at this time.”

As Lewandowski’s future remains ambiguous, reports indicate that Barcelona is beginning to plan for a future without their star striker. Ferran Torres has been adapting to a central role under Hansi Flick this season. Sporting director Deco has indicated that Barcelona will not immediately seek a replacement; however, names such as Erling Haaland, Julian Alvarez, and Etta Eyong continue to emerge in discussions.

According to Sportitalia and Sport, AC Milan officials recently met with Zahavi to discuss a possible transfer for Lewandowski, as the Serie A club is in search of a new forward. They had signed Mexican striker Gimenez in February on a four-and-a-half-year deal, but he has struggled significantly at San Siro. After suffering an ankle injury that affected his performance, Gimenez has played 11 matches this season, managing just one goal and two assists.

Gimenez recently addressed his injury issues on social media, stating, “For several months I’ve been playing with an ankle injury that hasn’t allowed me to be 100% fit or feel comfortable on the pitch. Despite my determination to help the team, the pain increased, and I realized it was time to stop. I now need to focus on my recovery and work towards returning as soon as possible. Thank you for your support, and I look forward to seeing you soon!”

As the veteran forward weighs his options, he remains focused on regaining peak form this season and contributing to Barcelona’s success. Should he decide to leave next summer, a host of clubs are likely to express interest in securing his services. While Saudi clubs may be among the options, Lewandowski appears capable of continuing at the highest level of European football, even at 37.

He was briefly linked to Manchester United, with Ruben Amorim reportedly keen to sign the seasoned forward to inspire the team’s younger players. However, minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has allegedly blocked this move, preferring not to approve transfers for players nearing the end of their careers.

In the current 2025-26 season, Lewandowski has participated in 11 matches across all competitions, starting only four under Flick’s management. He made a return as a substitute in the second half against Elche last weekend and hopes to start in the upcoming La Liga match against Celta Vigo on November 9. Flick praised the Polish veteran’s recovery, saying, “I don’t know what’s in his DNA, but he recovers in three weeks from injuries that should last five.”