FC Barcelona find themselves under mounting pressure as they weigh up the possibility of selling one of their most important squad members.
“Barcelona at Crossroads: Extend Lewandowski’s Future or Cash In Now?”
The club have reportedly received an offer of around €35 million from Saudi Arabian clubs for Robert Lewandowski, whose contract is nearing its end.
Barcelona are chasing an ambitious season: defending their La Liga crown and making a serious run in the Champions League.
Yet the potential departure of Lewandowski could seriously hinder those aims.
The veteran striker has been a key figure in attack since joining in 2022, and letting him go in January without lining up a replacement would be a major gamble.
From the club’s perspective, the deal carries appeal: his high wages, advancing age and the contract situation make the offer financially attractive.
Saudi clubs’ willingness to pay is enabling Barcelona to consider off-loading a world-class name and gaining budget relief.
But on the sporting side the decision is fraught. Lewandowski has already scored over 100 goals for the club in 150+ appearances and remains one of the few players capable of consistently delivering in the big moments.
If he leaves, the burden will fall on younger or less proven forwards, at a moment when Barcelona cannot afford to falter.
The January window adds extra complexity. Should Lewandowski depart then, Barcelona would face limited time and options to recruit a world-class upgrade, which could weaken their second-half campaign considerably.
The club must therefore balance the immediate financial gain against the risk to their season’s objectives.
Ultimately, Barcelona must ask: are they ready to lose their attacking talisman in mid-season for the sake of financial sense? The answer will shape how the remainder of the campaign unfolds.
