Europa Press, E-Noticies He's so good that he matches Messi, but Deco wants to kick him out. Joan Laporta must react.
The player in question has matched Messi's records, but he doesn't have guaranteed continuity at FC Barcelona
Barça's leadership must begin to make truly important decisions with next season in mind. Although it's still November, Deco and Joan Laporta understand the urgency of starting to shape the 2026 squad. What is clear is that Flick will remain in charge of the team, and that Pedri and Lamine Yamal will continue to be the main references on the field, but there may be other surprises.
Yes, because despite the brilliant performance he has shown, there is a possibility that Robert Lewandowski will not be part of Barça in the 2026 season. The Polish striker has been Barça's offensive reference for years, delivering outstanding and very consistent performances. His professional career confirms that we are talking about one of the best strikers in history, with absolutely record-breaking numbers in many aspects.
Robert Lewandowski matches Messi, but his future remains uncertain
Robert Lewandowski has just achieved a milestone reserved only for historic international soccer figures like Messi. Barça's "9" has already scored against 39 different national teams, reaching the records set by the Argentine. He is now only behind Cristiano Ronaldo, who has done so against 48 countries.
This achievement is not just a simple statistic, but a show of the impact Robert Lewandowski can produce at 37 years old. Matching a record directly associated with Messi makes clear his relevance in the most demanding international settings. For this reason, many believe he is still a strategic asset for Barça and that he deserves to stay one more year.
Deco and Joan Laporta must make a decision regarding Robert Lewandowski
Despite his good performance, Deco believes that the right time has come to do without Robert Lewandowski's services. His contract ends this summer and the sporting director doesn't plan to offer him an additional renewal. His idea is to rejuvenate the attack with important names like Harry Kane, Julián Álvarez, Erling Haaland, or even Etta Eyong.
That plan opens a deep debate within Barça's board and requires clear decisions from Joan Laporta. The president must assess whether it is appropriate to keep the experience of a goal scorer like Robert Lewandowski or to promote a generational change. Both options could seriously affect the project's competitiveness in the coming years.
Joan Laporta will need to study economic, sporting, and structural impacts to choose the most stable path for Barça. Retaining Robert Lewandowski would mean ensuring his competitive role and his fit with the rest of the locker room. Betting on a replacement would mean taking significant risks, but also opening a window to a completely renewed cycle.
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