Robert Lewandowski, a key player for Barcelona, has recently addressed speculation about his future amid rumors of a potential exit this summer. Despite having a contract with the club until 2026, the Polish forward has reaffirmed his commitment to Barcelona and his intention to honor his contract.
This season has been tough for Barcelona, who are currently in second place in La Liga, trailing Real Madrid by 12 points with one game left. This drop in performance has put pressure on manager Xavi and seen several key players underperform. Lewandowski, who won the Pichichi Trophy last season, has scored 18 goals in 34 league matches this season, a performance below his usual high standards.
Due to the club’s financial issues and Lewandowski’s substantial salary, there have been growing rumors about his potential departure. However, Lewandowski addressed these rumors in an interview with Mundo Deportivo, making it clear that he plans to stay with Barcelona and aims to win more titles.
Lewandowski expressed his commitment to Barcelona, stating clearly that he wants to win many titles with the club and is confident that they will be even stronger next season. He emphasized that he aims for the best not just for himself but for his teammates, and he believes in the team’s potential to secure titles next season based on their daily efforts. He expressed his deep attachment to the club and his desire to contribute significantly to its success.
Since joining Barcelona from Bayern Munich in 2022, Lewandowski has made a notable impact, helping the team win a La Liga title in his first season. He has scored 58 goals in 94 appearances for the club.
Lewandowski also discussed the effect of Gavi’s injury, highlighting the young midfielder’s significance to the team. Gavi, who sustained an ACL injury while playing for Spain in November, had only played 12 league matches this season before his injury. In an interview with Marca, Lewandowski underscored Gavi’s crucial role for Barcelona, noting his impressive contribution despite his youth and his extensive experience with over 100 appearances for the club.
Lewandowski acknowledged from the start that the team would miss Gavi. He described Gavi as a player who can elevate the team with his movements and intensity, especially when the game isn’t going well. Lewandowski emphasized that such players are crucial to a squad, which is why Gavi’s absence is felt deeply. While waiting for his return, he noted that Gavi’s unique talent and aggressiveness are what the team needs.
Gavi is anticipated to recover in time for the pre-season but will not play in Euro 2024 with Spain. Both Gavi and Barcelona are hopeful for his strong comeback next season to help the club in their quest for titles.
