It is not a secret that Deco, the sports director of Barcelona, is working incredibly hard on attaining certain financial targets. In order to accomplish this, the team has already approached a few players about extending their contracts as part of the contract extension scheme.

As a result, the purpose of these contract extensions is not really to keep the best players on the club; rather, they are done in order to lower the pay of the highest earners on the squad. This allows the team to have a bit more flexibility during the January transfer window to make new acquisitions.

In addition to this, if a report from SPORT is to be believed, veteran forward Robert Lewandowski happens to be on Deco’s agenda, and considering that his deal will expire in about a year and a half (2026), the team wants to initiate talks with the player. This is because Robert Lewandowski’s current deal is set to expire in about a year and a half.

The sense of urgency is present.

It has been a difficult and careful balancing act over the past few months, but the margin for maneuvering is extremely small, making the situation challenging. This is especially true when considering the large number of players with whom Barcelona is negotiating contract extensions.

As of right now, Deco’s top objective is to restructure some contracts that are on track to become unmanageable come June. This is due to the fact that this issue may have a direct influence on the pursuit of new players and their subsequent growth as players.

The current terms of Robert Lewandowski’s contract with Barcelona stretch through the year 2026. (Image by PAU BARRENA/AFP and made available here courtesy of Getty Images))

According to SPORT, the negotiations are exceedingly difficult at the moment, but Lewandowski is one of the many players with whom Barcelona is attempting to come to an agreement right now.

Lewandowski is a significant contributor to the overall project.

The circumstance of Lewandowski is one of a kind. Due to the fact that he will soon be entering the final year of his contract, the following season is poised to be the most financially profitable for him, and his compensation is set to climb gradually over the course of the contract.

Now, Barcelona is confronted with the critical task of engaging in conversations with him during the summer to establish their course of action, with the steadfast intention of preventing him from departing on a free transfer. 

Lewandowski has a deep affection for Barcelona, and it is important to point out that he exerted a tremendous amount of effort in order to sign with the club.

Now, it appears feasible that a one-year contract extension might be on the table for consideration, but the player himself will be the one to make the final decision given that the allure of playing in Saudi Arabia is also present. This is because the player will be the one to bear the financial burden of the extension.