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Lewandowski’s Future at Barcelona Hangs on Pay Cut as Rival Bids Gather

A required pay cut now shapes talks, raising pressure from rival bids.

Overview

  • Reports Tuesday said Joan Laporta wants to keep Robert Lewandowski through 2027, though salary figures have not advanced and formal terms are still pending.
  • Juventus have moved to meet agent Pini Zahavi in Italy after initial contacts, according to Italian and Spanish reports that describe concrete steps toward a proposal.
  • Pini Zahavi is also set to meet Barcelona in early May to go over a shorter, lower‑wage extension, which would give both sides a clearer path to a decision.
  • MLS side Chicago Fire have submitted an offer to the player’s camp, with interest from Saudi Arabia and other European clubs also in play, according to multiple outlets.
  • Barcelona are mapping contingencies that include recruiting a younger striker, and the club has paused Ferran Torres’ renewal talks until Lewandowski’s choice is known.