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Lewandowski Keeps Barcelona Future Open as Juventus Step Up Interest

Fresh Juventus interest underscores uncertainty driven by Barcelona's planning constraints.

Overview

  • Lewandowski said he is not even 50% sure of his next step and plans to take time before deciding, with his deal understood to expire in June.
  • Barcelona president Joan Laporta signaled he would offer the 37-year-old a one-year extension as a gesture of appreciation.
  • Italian reports and transfer journalists say Juventus have recently explored a potential move, joining AC Milan, Atlético Madrid, MLS teams and Saudi clubs in monitoring him.
  • The striker’s role has diminished under Hansi Flick, with 14 goals in 33 appearances this season and a stated short-term aim to add 10 more to bolster his case.
  • Barcelona are assessing younger centre-forward options such as Julián Álvarez, but high valuations and budget limits complicate recruitment, with some reports saying Lewandowski would accept a pay cut to stay.