Barcelona’s iconic No. 9, Robert Lewandowski, is preparing for his last campaign at Camp Nou.
Lewandowski’s Last Dance: Barcelona’s Icon Prepares for Final Campaign
The Polish striker, fresh off a dazzling 2024–25 season with 42 goals in 52 appearances, is entering the final stretch of his current contract—which runs until June 2026—and rumour has it that he’ll almost certainly leave next summer.
Spanish outlets, notably Diario Sport, report that Barcelona’s hierarchy have effectively decided—at around a 99% certainty—that Lewandowski won’t extend his stay beyond 2025–26.
At 36, he’ll turn 38 in August 2026, and the club seeks to reduce its average squad age and reset its long‑term attacking options.
Nonetheless, Lewandowski remains unwavering. In a candid interview with Bild, he declared his ambition to stay and help Barcelona climb higher.
He revealed he still feels “physically strong,” claiming his biological age feels more like 30, and reiterated: “I’m staying for sure next season”. He also dismissed talk of a departure, stating that Barca is the only thing on his mind.
On the pitch, Lewandowski delivered once again. His 42 goals powered Barcelona to the La Liga title, Copa del Rey, and Spanish Super Cup—just shy of a treble—while also repeatedly smashing records, including becoming one of the fastest players to reach 100 Champions League goals.
Behind the scenes, Barça is already weighing potential successors. Julián Álvarez is reportedly among the top candidates, with Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo also on their shortlist.
The aim is to find a long‑term solution who can slot in comfortably once Lewandowski eventually departs.
Meanwhile, whispers persist of a big-money Saudi Pro League move in 2026. Several clubs are weighing offers, and the financial incentives are significant—though Lewandowski insists his heart and focus are firmly at Barcelona for now.
As summer approaches, the landscape is clear: Lewandowski is locked in for one more season, hungry for success and deeply committed, even as Barcelona prepares to shape its future beyond his legendary tenure.
The man with a biologically younger heart has rekindled hope that one last season of brilliance awaits before the next chapter unfolds—not just for him, but for the club embracing change.
