Robert Lewandowski’s immediate priority remains helping FC Barcelona through the decisive stretch of the season, but discussions about his future are intensifying both inside and outside the club. The 37-year-old striker is in the final year of his contract, and recent reports from Poland have added a new layer to an already complex picture.
According to Polish media, speculation has emerged linking Lewandowski with a potential move to Inter Miami. On the sports channel Moca Futbolu, former player
Marek Jozwiak claimed that “in Miami they are already looking for a house for him,” suggesting preparations for a possible switch to Major League Soccer. The idea fits a familiar pattern for Inter Miami CF, which has, in the past, successfully attracted experienced European stars such as Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets, and today signed Sergio Reguilón.
At the same time, Barcelona have not ruled out keeping their veteran forward for longer. According to SPORT, club officials are open to offering Lewandowski a one year extension, but only if his performances meet expectations during the most demanding part of the calendar. The coming months include the Spanish Super Cup, key La Liga fixtures, and knockout stages in both the Copa del Rey and the UEFA Champions League, all seen as crucial tests.
That context framed a high level meeting held last Saturday in Barcelona. SPORT reports that club president Joan Laporta met privately with Lewandowski’s agent, Pini Zahavi, for around two hours to discuss the striker’s situation, with sporting director Deco later joining the conversation. During that meeting, Zahavi conveyed the player’s desire to stay one more season, a stance reinforced by Lewandowski’s personal ties to the city. His family is settled in Barcelona, and his wife is involved in several business projects there, including a gym she regularly attends.
From the club’s perspective, however, patience remains key. Internally, Barcelona reportedly want more time to assess Lewandowski’s physical condition and on-pitch impact before committing. His previous seasons set a high bar, with goal tallies of 33, 26, and 38, and matching that level is seen as essential given his significant salary. A potential departure would also free up valuable wage space, even if the club acknowledges the leadership and experience he brings to the dressing room.
On the sporting front, Lewandowski’s short term outlook includes a brief pause. The striker did not train with the group on Monday due to ongoing lower back discomfort and will not travel for Barcelona’s Copa del Rey match in Guadalajara. The decision is described as precautionary, with Hansi Flick keen to avoid unnecessary risks amid a congested schedule. Lewandowski is following an individualized recovery plan in Barcelona, with the aim of being fit for the upcoming league match next weekend.
Flick is expected to rotate heavily in the Copa, offering minutes to players with less workload and experimenting with attacking options in the absence of the usual number nine. The coach has already emphasized the importance of managing his squad carefully as the season enters its most demanding phase.
Once the striker’s injury troubles are sorted, he will get back to competing for Barcelona this season. After that, who knows what will come.
