Barcelona to Extend Lewandowski's Contract If Key Condition is Met

Barcelona is planning to extend Robert Lewandowski's contract, but only if a specific condition is fulfilled. Transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano shared comments from Barcelona president Joan Laporta on October 18 (KST) via his social media. Laporta said, "If Lewandowski plays at least 50% of our matches this season, his contract will automatically be extended. This is a clause included in his current deal." Lewandowski’s contract is currently set to expire in the summer of 2026.

The Polish striker began to showcase his potential after moving to Germany, where he made his mark with Borussia Dortmund. In the 2011-12 season, Lewandowski scored 22 goals in 34 Bundesliga matches, quickly gaining recognition. After consistently scoring over 20 goals per season, he moved to Bayern Munich in 2014.

At Bayern, Lewandowski’s goal-scoring feats reached new heights. In the 2015-16 season, he netted 30 goals in just 32 league matches. His consistency continued, and in the 2020-21 season, he shattered the Bundesliga single-season goal record by scoring 41 goals in 29 matches. During his time in Germany, Lewandowski became the Bundesliga’s top scorer seven times.

In the summer of 2022, with one year remaining on his contract, Lewandowski opted for a new challenge. He decided not to renew with Bayern, expressing his desire for a change: "I just want to leave Bayern. Something inside me feels dead. I need this change for the emotional side of my life." He then made his way to Barcelona.

Lewandowski’s first season at Barcelona was a success. He scored 23 goals in 34 La Liga matches, earning the league's top scorer title ahead of Karim Benzema. However, the first half of last season saw a dip in form, with some critics suggesting that the striker’s abilities were on the decline.

This season, however, Lewandowski has been revitalized under his former Bayern coach, Hansi Flick, who took over at Barcelona before the current campaign. Together, they’ve reignited Lewandowski’s sharp goal-scoring form, with the striker netting 10 goals in just 9 league appearances. This is a significant improvement compared to his 5 goals during the same period last season.

As Lewandowski continues to perform, Barcelona fans and analysts alike, including those in 토토사이트 모음 communities, are closely watching his progress, eagerly anticipating whether the striker can maintain this momentum and secure his contract extension.