Journalist makes major claim about the future of Barcelona striker | OneFootball

Uncertainty continues to linger over the future of Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski, whose contract expires at the end of the season.

The 37-year-old has, so far, expressed no hurry in wanting to decide his future one way or the other, even as speculations over his next move continue to do the rounds.

Reports earlier today suggested that the chances of Lewandowski continuing at Barcelona are very slim owing to his age and salary. And Serie A giants Juventus are showing a strong interest in acquiring his services.

Polish journalist claims Lewandowski will stay at Barcelona

However, in Poland, there is a strong belief that Robert Lewandowski will continue playing for Barcelona next season. This was explained by Polish journalist Janusz Michallik on Kanał Sportowy (h/t SPORT).

He bases his claim on a conversation he had with Chicago Fire head coach and director Gregg Berhalter, who is said to have attempted to convince Lewandowski to join his project in Major League Soccer.

Will Lewandowski stay or leave? (Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/Getty Images)

Chicago Fire, as previously reported, are highly interested in recruiting Lewandowski in the summer. Berhalter is said to have taken the initiative to travel directly to Poland, taking advantage of the international break, in order to speak with the striker himself.

However, the response from the Poland captain to the proposal from the MLS club is believed to have been negative. It is not clear whether the discussion was informal or definitive in nature, but what is evident is that the coach appears to have received an answer.

Although they have not entirely given up, according to Michallik, the operation appears very complicated: “The coach believes that Lewandowski will stay at Barcelona.”

Lewandowski reportedly still feels capable of maintaining the competitive demands required to play for a team like Barcelona that competes for all titles each season.

And with club president Joan Laporta also expressing a desire to retain his services one more season, it is not entirely ruled out that he continues at the Spotify Camp Nou.