Overview
- Barcelona announced Lewandowski has a muscle tear in the biceps femoris of his left thigh and said his return depends on how the injury evolves.
- Spanish outlets report an expected four-to-six-week absence, which would likely sideline him for Girona, Olympiacos and the October 26 trip to Real Madrid.
- Multiple Spanish reports say Barcelona have decided not to offer a new deal when his contract expires next June, citing age, pressing demands and budget pressures.
- Agent Pini Zahavi has countered that no final decision has been made on the player’s future and there are no official Saudi Pro League offers at this time.
- With Lewandowski out, Hansi Flick is set to lean on Ferran Torres, with reserve striker Victor Barbera under consideration, as recruitment talk centers on younger targets such as Levante’s Etta Eyong.