Barcelona offer Lewandowski new contract with major wage cut as MLS and Serie A circle
Barcelona have put a formal contract proposal in front of Robert Lewandowski, and the terms tell you everything about where the club's finances stand. The 37-year-old striker has been offered a one-year extension through June 2027, but with a wage cut reported to be in the region of 40 to 50 per cent on his current salary. Lewandowski currently earns around $24 million a year at Camp Nou.
Why Barcelona want him to stay
Even at 37, Lewandowski remains one of the most reliable goalscorers in European football. He has 12 goals in 25 La Liga appearances this season, placing him fourth among all strikers in the competition. His movement, link-up play and penalty box instincts are difficult to replace, and Barcelona know that finding a younger alternative who can produce at a similar level would likely cost far more than keeping him on reduced terms.
The club's financial situation, though improved from the worst of the pandemic-era debt, still requires careful management. A 50 per cent wage cut on a high earner like Lewandowski would free up significant space on the salary bill, and the new deal is understood to include performance bonuses that could bring his total earnings closer to the old figure if he keeps scoring.
The competition for his signature
Lewandowski is not short of alternatives. AC Milan and Juventus have both been linked with moves for the Pole, offering the chance to stay in European football at a competitive level. In MLS, Chicago Fire head coach Gregg Berhalter is reportedly keen on bringing Lewandowski to the Windy City, which would represent a significant lifestyle change but a financially generous one. The Saudi Pro League remains in the background as well, with clubs in the region willing to offer wages that dwarf anything available in Europe.
Family life could tip the balance
Reports from Spain suggest Lewandowski's wife Anna and their two daughters are settled and happy in Barcelona, and that family comfort is weighing heavily on the striker's thinking. He has spoken publicly about prioritising a stable home life, and his agent Pini Zahavi met with Barcelona officials this week to discuss the finer details of the proposal.
Barcelona want an answer before the end of April, or at the latest early May. Lewandowski turns 38 before the 2026-27 season begins. Whether he sees out his career at Camp Nou or takes one last big move elsewhere could be decided in the next two weeks.
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