Robert Lewandowski will not continue at FC Barcelona next season. The Polish striker's contract ends in 2026, when he will be about to turn 38 years old. Both parties are clear that they will go through with the contract they have signed but, when it ends, everything will be over. There is no intention to extend it any further, with Barça planning to look for a new top-level "9" in the transfer market.
Lewandowski will not stay at Barça
He arrived in 2022 for 45 million euros and has lived up to expectations. Lewandowski has always performed at the highest level, but age is unforgiving. If it were up to Hansi Flick, he would keep his killer for as long as possible, but everyone knows this won't really be possible.
The plan is for the Polish striker to gradually lose importance in Barcelona's plans this coming season. What Flick wants is to save him for the highest-level matches, having him available in the best physical condition.
In this regard, Lewandowski is a top-level competitor and will, as always, try to play the maximum number of matches possible. However, he is aware that age can weigh him down physically, so he will have to take better care of himself than ever. This won't be a problem, as he is used to treating his body in the best possible way, with good training and a balanced diet.
Hansi Flick wants to fish at Bayern again
Meanwhile, Barça has already started searching for an elite "9" for 2026. Many names have been mentioned, from Alexander Isak to Julián Álvarez. But the reality is that the financial situation makes it impossible to make a major signing for the position and alternatives are being sought.
The X account @indykaila, always well-informed, has revealed that FC Barcelona is closely monitoring Harry Kane. He is considered a potential replacement for Lewandowski, as it is believed he has very similar characteristics and could fit well into Flick's system.
Harry Kane, 32 years old, would be delighted to try a new adventure. He has played almost his entire career at Tottenham and in 2023 decided to head to Bayern. In Munich, he has a contract until 2027, so next summer he would have only one year left on his deal.
Harry Kane is a low-cost, short-term option that fits very well at Camp Nou. In fact, he has Hansi Flick's direct approval. The Englishman has all the qualities to wear Barça's jersey and would be the ideal replacement for Robert Lewandowski.