Hupu, February 10th According to a report by L. Miguelssanz, editor-in-chief of "Daily Sports", Barcelona has entered a critical stage of season planning. Although the election of the club's president has not yet been finalized, the sports management department and coaching staff are already formulating preliminary plans for Laporta's potential re-election. The discussion on forward reinforcements has been concluded: Barcelona will introduce a top center, and the current focus of decision-making is to evaluate who will serve as his deputy next season – one needs to choose between Lewandowski and Ferran Torres to stay on the team. Although the latter's contract expires in June 2027, contract renewal negotiations have not yet started.
The club's plan focuses on upgrading the forward position and strives to promote further development of the project. This is a strategic signing that requires a huge investment. There are currently multiple names on the candidate list. In addition to the priority target Alvarez, Barcelona does not rule out the possibility of seizing other high-quality market opportunities after the June transfer window opens.
Barcelona hopes to build a forward configuration with a two-line rotation, so it still needs a forward who can play a role in the rotation system. This is where the current controversy lies. Lewandowski, whose contract is about to expire, has offered to stay with the team on extremely favorable economic terms. Despite multiple offers, the Polish striker is willing to take on a more minor role.
As a natural shooter, his age of 37 has indeed become a consideration. Coach Flick attaches great importance to him, and his final decision will largely depend on Lewandowski's performance at the critical stage of the season. Nothing has been finalized yet, and the player team is working hard to promote the contract renewal, led by agent Zahavi.
Judging from the current situation, Lewandowski seems more likely to leave the team than to stay, but it is not without variables. If Barcelona finally decides to extend the contract for one year with special terms, Ferran Torres' situation may change. The old Manchester City player has performed well this season, but his contract expiring in 2027 means that the club needs to make his future clear: either renew the contract, or put him on the market while Lewandowski stays with the team. Although the two parties have been in contact, the contract renewal matter is still on hold as the final decision is pending.
The two forwards have similar statistics this season: Ferran has 16 goals in 31 games, and Lewandowski has 13 goals in 28 games. The two men with very different technical characteristics are both recognized by the club, but Phelan has the potential to monetize, which Lewandowski cannot match. Ferran has clearly expressed his desire to stay with the team. He feels that he has adapted well to Barcelona and still has huge room for growth. The 25-year-old age is certainly an advantage, but he also knows that if Lewandowski renews his contract, his playing opportunities will be greatly squeezed.
