Atletico Madrid may try to sign Robert Lewandowski, a forward for Barcelona, on a free transfer at the conclusion of the 2025–2026 season. The Poland international joined Camp Nou from Bayern Munich in 2022 and has since made 156 appearances for the Catalan team, tallying 105 goals and dishing out 20 assists.
However, it has been reported that Barcelona has already decided to allow Lewandowski to depart on a free transfer, even though his contract with the Catalan team only lasts until June of next year. Pini Zahavi, Lewandowski’s agent, claims that despite the reports, no decision has been made.
According to Sport, Zahavi said that no decisions have been made about Lewandowski’s contract with Barcelona, which expires in the summer of 2026. “We must wait and observe what transpires over the next few days. Regarding talks with Saudi Arabian teams, nothing is official. There aren’t any offers right now.
Atlético Madrid could repeat Suárez’s formula with Lewandowski
Lewandowski has piqued the curiosity of Atletico Madrid as a summer target. Their approach is similar to the one that at the time brought Luis Suarez. Atletico hopes to capitalise on his background and skill at scoring goals.
The Uruguayan’s successful arrival on a free loan brought goals and competition, and the team won a league title. The Polish player’s operation is motivated by the achievement. In order to secure his free transfer, Atletico hopes to bargain with Barcelona.
Lewandowski is still inspired by Atlético because it offers him a competitive environment with European goals and the chance to perform well under duress. But things won’t be easy because of his age and physical condition, which call for strategic appearances or shared roles. Performance declines are not tolerated by Atletico’s athletic expectations.
They need to find a new 9 quickly. Julián Álvarez is reportedly one of the contenders to cover that offensive gap. Lewandowski’s graceful departure and the arrival of a player with long-term potential are the club’s goals for a seamless transition. The difficulty lies in striking a balance between performance, expectations, and economics.
