Lewandowski is on a roll. He started the season like a shot when nobody expected it and, in reality, Laporta has had to postpone the big transfer he wanted to make in 2025. In 13 games, the Pole has already scored 15 goals for Barça, making him one of the biggest "killers" in Europe this season.
In Lewandowski's contract, which ends in 2025, there's a clause for automatic renewal if a clear condition is met. Such a condition constists in playing 50% of the games with the Barça jersey, which he will do unless there's a surprise. This means that Robert will extend his ties with the blue-maroons until next season.
Robert Lewandowski has no intention of leaving and the truth is that Laporta doesn't want to bid farewell to him either, given the great form he is in at Barça. In 2025, with the Barça economy in a better state, what Laporta wanted was a big hit in the shape of a transfer. He had clearly thought of Norwegian Erling Haaland.
However, Laporta has already put this idea out of his head. Robert Lewandowski will stay at Barça until his contract terminates in 2026, then he will decide what to do. Precisely in 2026, with elections in the offing, the current president will try to play the transfer of Erling Haaland as an electoral card.
Robert Lewandowski Changes Laporta's Plans
Although Robert Lewandowski will continue until 2026, what Laporta is clear about is that he needs a reliable substitute for number 9. The possibility of Vitor Roque's return is on the table, but it looks complicated.
At the moment, the name that is gaining the most attention as a possible replacement for Robert Lewandowski is Jonathan David. The Canadian will leave Lille in 2025, when his contract expires. Barça has already been informed of his conditions and they certainly fit into the club's financial plans.
Jonathan David has asked for a net salary of 6 million euros per season, plus a small transfer bonus. He would accept the role of Robert Lewandowski's understudy, as his dream has always been to wear the Barça jersey.
So Laporta's plan has changed but is clear. Robert Lewandowski will remain at Barça until 2026. Then next summer, he will try to bring in a reliable substitute. Finally, Erling Haaland will be his great electoral asset for 2026.