Robert Lewandowski arrived at FC Barcelona performing as the prestigious forward he was and indeed still is. His numbers at Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich were impressive, as well as his goal-scoring records with the Polish national team, which endorse him as an elite super "9". However, despite his already extraordinary career, at Barça he is managing to take the next step and improve his scoring figures even further.
Robert Lewandowski has 99 goals and 20 assists in 143 official matches with Barça. The entire squad, the fans, and especially Hansi Flick are very happy with the forward. In fact, Laporta plans to renew Lewandowski until 2027 to keep a good attacking reference for FC Barcelona.
Laporta and Robert Lewandowski Share Destiny
Despite Robert Lewandowski's good performance, his renewal could be thwarted due to the 2026 elections, where his time as a player for FC Barcelona could end. The elections for Barça's presidency could define his future. Not just his, as Laporta also has a lot at stake in this event.
Joan Laporta knows he will have great competitors to assume the role of Barça's president. But, undoubtedly, what worries him the most is that there is a fact that could shake the current board members. One of the candidates for the top position at FC Barcelona has made the promise of signing Julián Álvarez to win them.
Julián Álvarez Threatens Robert Lewandowski and Laporta
With 15 goals and 2 assists in 34 official matches at Atlético de Madrid, Julián Álvarez is posting total striker figures. Julián's signing for FC Barcelona would mean the replacement of the "era Lewandowski" by the younger goal scorer's era.
Laporta is already working quietly toward the 2026-2027 season for his signing. The president knows all the consequences that his incorporation could bring. Robert Lewandowski would turn 38 by then, and it would be his definitive farewell and the end of his time at Barça.
Despite no open and public negotiations, from Atlético de Madrid's offices, they fear the Barça's attempt toward their star. The World Champion with Argentina in 2022 and trained at River Plate would arrive at FC Barcelona with a sporting and emotional purpose. Julián Álvarez's signing would generate excitement among the Barça fans to win all titles with the new attacking reference.