End clap for Robert Lewandowski. “After four years full of challenges and hard work, it’s time to move on. I leave with the feeling that the mission is accomplished. 4 seasons, 3 championships. A special thank you to President Laporta for giving me the chance to experience the most incredible chapter of my career”indicated the Polish striker this Saturday, who will have succeeded in placing the Catalan club among the best teams in Europe after a few complicated last seasons before his arrival.
In addition to having left a great mark on the sporting level, the 37-year-old center forward will allow the Blaugranas to replenish their coffers in preparation for the next summer transfer window. Because according to information from Sportthe departure of Robert Lewandowski should free up 24 million euros of payroll in La Liga accounts. In detail, Barça will save around 12 million euros in direct cost on the Pole’s salary, but the overall impact on the wage bill and Spanish financial fair play climbs to almost 24 million euros.
A total of €44 million in payroll released
A considerable relief for finances still closely monitored by the Spanish authorities. At the same time, the future of Ter Stegen also remains very uncertain. The German goalkeeper still has two years left on his contract, but a permanent departure would offer Barça almost 20 million additional euros of margin in their salary cap. That is a total of €44 million in payroll potentially freed up to succeed in its summer challenge and recruit one or two big names for its attack.
The club was waiting to know the outcome of the Lewandowski case before starting discussions and the club can therefore fully concentrate on several prestigious tracks to replace Lewandowski, namely Julián Álvarez as the big favorite, but also João Pedro, whose track is gaining momentum in recent days. In addition, the departure of Robert Lewandowski will benefit Ferran Torres. Because now that his departure is confirmed, the extension of Ferran Torres should now move forward quickly to reward him. FC Barcelona’s summer will be eventful, with one goal: to bring the Champions League back to the Camp Nou.
