Robert Lewandowski provides honest response when asked about his Barcelona future amid exit rumors

Robert Lewandowski has addressed the ongoing speculation about his future at Barcelona amid rumors that he could leave the club at the end of the season. The Polish striker said the situation isn’t about what Barcelona wants or does, admitting that he has yet to decide if he will extend his stay at the club.

Since joining Barca in 2022, Lewandowski has scored a handful of goals for the the Catalan club every season, consistently contending for the Pichichi Trophy. The 38-year-old marked his return to the starting XI with a hat-trick as Barca ran over Celta Vigo in a 4-2 away victory.

However, with age cataching up to him and his contract running out next summer, speculation is rife that this campaign could be Lewandowski’s last season at Barcelona.

During a press conference while on international duty with Poland, Lewandowski asked if he was awaiting a move from Barca’s end in terms of a new contract offer, to which he said:

“In truth, the matter isn’t about the club’s move. The most important thing is that I myself find an answer to the question: What do I want to do? And so far, I haven’t arrived at a clear answer for myself yet. I’m not in a hurry; I feel an inner calm, and that’s the most important thing. Even if we assume the club comes now, I won’t respond. Because it also depends on my sense of what is best and most appropriate for me.”

So far this season, Lewandowski has scored seven goals for the Blaugrana in 12 appearances across competitions. He played a key role in the club’s run to the domestic treble last season, scoring 42 goals across competitions.

“The difference he makes is huge” – Frenkie de Jong says Barcelona are ‘better’ with Robert Lewandowski

Frenkie de Jong was full of praise for teammate Robert Lewandowski as the pair prepare to face each other in World Cup qualifying. Poland will host the Netherlands at the National Stadium Warsaw on Friday in a game that will see the two players come up against each other.

Speaking to the media ahead of the match, De Jong highlighted Lewandowski’s importance in the Barcelona squad, saying the team plays well with him.

“With Lewandowski back, our team is definitely better. The difference he makes is huge — everyone knows that. Robert has shown it for almost 15 or 20 years, always scoring goals. He’s a world-class striker,” De Jong said.

To date, the pair have played together in Barcelona colours 116 times and combined for three goals.

Edited by Ezekiel Olamide