Barça is planning the squad for next season and, with Deco at the helm, is about to finalize two more renewals. We are talking about important players for Hansi Flick, as demonstrated in the match against Sevilla, putting them in his starting eleven. Specifically, these are Íñigo Martínez and Lewandowski, whose contracts will soon be automatically extended for one more year.
For Íñigo Martínez and Lewandowski, this match against Sevilla serves to extend their numbers as starters and bring their automatic renewal closer. In total, both need to have played 60% of the matches they have been available for, with a minimum of 45 minutes on the field. Relevo already makes it clear: "By the number of matches played this year, they are one step from automatically extending the additional year in play".
At the moment, the Spanish center-back's contract and the Polish forward's contract end on June 30. But the reality is that this will last a short time, as they are very close to seeing both extended until 2026. Deco's plan is clear: to ensure the continuity of two key footballers for Flick for one more season, to decide soon what will happen with both and if they can leave.
Deco 'Secures' the Continuity of Íñigo Martínez and Lewandowski
This match against Sevilla will be important for the continuity of two key players for Hansi Flick. In the case of Íñigo Martínez, his appearance at Barça's offices to sign his new contract is expected soon. The Basque will sign his renewal until 2026 in the coming days, possibly being his last year as a culer.
In the case of Lewandowski, the plan is clear: to renew automatically by taking advantage of the clause in his contract. In 2026, he will leave Barça seeking a new, more economically attractive destination. He could retire in the United States, a country he likes a lot and where he would like to try the experience.
In any case, Deco is very calm, having secured the continuity of two pillars for Hansi Flick. Íñigo Martínez and Lewandowski, starters against Sevilla, are very close to seeing their respective contracts extended with Barça. The German coach couldn't be happier: for now, all his requests are being fulfilled.
There will soon be very positive news at Barça, and all have Hansi Flick's approval.