Barcelona Weighs Lewandowski Extension with Wage Cuts

Barcelona is weighing options to extend Robert Lewandowski's contract beyond its expiration at the end of the 2025-26 season, but only if the 37-year-old Polish striker accepts reduced wages and a backup role behind Ferran Torres. The club's deliberations come as Lewandowski's future remains uncertain, with the veteran forward setting an April 2026 deadline to decide his next move, influenced by upcoming presidential elections.

Lewandowski, who joined Barcelona from Bayern Munich in 2022 for around 45 million euros, has been a prolific scorer since arriving, netting 116 goals in 186 appearances and contributing to two La Liga titles. Under current coach Hansi Flick, a former Bayern colleague, he enjoyed a resurgence last season, helping the team reach the Champions League semifinals for the first time since 2019. This season, however, his role has diminished due to fitness issues and competition from Torres, the team's top scorer. In 26 matches across all competitions, Lewandowski has scored 12 goals and provided three assists, often proving decisive in key games like El Clásico and Champions League fixtures.

Club officials, including sporting director Deco and Flick, plan to...