In difficulties at 35, Robert Lewandowski received big offers from Saudi Arabia, but FC Barcelona would like to keep him for one more season.
Robert Lewandowski is spoiled for choice. At 35, the Polish striker is clearly at a turning point in his end of career, since he no longer really convinces at Barça, at the forefront of Xavi’s attack, particularly in the game. At the end, The Best Player Fifa of the year 2020 and 2021 has 18 goals in 35 matches in all competitions for the moment.
As indicated Mundo Deportivo, “Lewy”, already courted by Saudi Arabia in recent months, has XXL offers from the most powerful clubs in the Kingdom (Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli are financially supported by the fund sovereign). If the player, under contract until 2026, has the possibility of leaving whenever he wants, the FCB would like to see him stay. It is surprising.
The salary that weighs down
Lewandowski has the second highest salary in the squad behind Frenkie De Jong, peaking at 27 million euros gross, or 13 million net. President Joan Laporta’s management will likely have to sell several players this summer as well as reduce their wage bill if they wish to attract a prime-age striker.
We will probably have to wait until the end of the season to know the fate of the Polish veteran, while the Blaugranas are eight points behind Real Madrid at the top of La Liga (they are also playing their Champions League round of 16 second leg against Napoli on March 12, after a 1-1 draw in the first leg). Xavi’s successor (Hansi Flick or Roberto De Zerbi) could have a say regarding Lewandowski…
