Robert Lewandowski makes an offer Joan Laporta can't refuse

Joan Laporta must make certain decisions for next season. The team's overall performance is convincing, Flick is doing a great job in charge of the Barça locker room, and good results keep coming. All of this could lead one to think that Barça doesn't need major changes for 2026, but Laporta doesn't see it that way.

The president understands that the project needs adjustments before the growth stalls. He has identified several key positions that need reinforcements and others that could suffer certain departures. In that map of decisions, a name appears that seemed untouchable: Robert Lewandowski.

Joan Laporta prepares Barça for 2026: reinforcements and delicate decisions

On the flanks, for example, the need to sign two players seems evident. The idea is to bring in real competition for Balde and Koundé, because the schedule is demanding and injuries affect performance. Laporta wants Barça to have reliable solutions without losing identity.

But the big discussion is in the attack. Joan Laporta believes that Robert Lewandowski should pack his bags and that the club must open a new era. The Pole is already 37 years old, his contract ends this summer, and the timing seems ideal for them to go their separate ways.

Robert Lewandowski doesn't give up: the proposal that throws Laporta off

The sporting management already envisioned Barça with another "9". Laporta wants salary-cap room and a younger striker who can accompany Ferran Torres consistently. However, Lewandowski doesn't think the same way and has decided to make a move before the club makes a final decision.

The striker has conveyed a direct proposal to Joan Laporta. Robert Lewandowski promises to cut his salary to the minimum and to take on a mentor role next season. His idea is to stay one more year, but not as a central figure, rather as a strategic support on and off the field.

Barça listen to Lewandowski: the plan is to sign a young striker

For now, the proposal has not received an official response. Laporta is assessing it because it fits with an evident reality: Barça need a new striker, but they can't make a mistake with the investment. Keeping Lewandowski for one more year, at a reduced cost, would allow a cleaner transition.

The key is that the Pole accepts a different role. If Barça go all in for a young striker, Lewandowski could be the perfect guide for his adaptation. In that scenario, a profile like Etta-Eyong would fit, with the "9" acting as a tutor and a guaranteed resource.