Agent Pini Zahavi in Barcelona to meet Flick and Lewandowski | OneFootball

FC Barcelona will face Atletico Madrid tonight at Spotify Camp Nou in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. While fans will be focused on the game, there is also important activity off the pitch that could influence the club’s immediate future.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Pini Zahavi, the agent of both Hansi Flick and Robert Lewandowski, is in Barcelona tonight. He will attend the match and also meet with the coach and the striker to discuss their situations ahead of upcoming contract negotiations.

Hansi Flick currently has a contract running until June 2027, but Barcelona are keen to extend his stay. However, Flick prefers short contracts and has avoided negotiating extensions during the season.

Zahavi’s visit could allow him to align with the German coach on the club’s proposals before formal negotiations begin.

Robert Lewandowski also faces a critical moment in his career. His contract expires on June 30, and while he has received offers from clubs such as Chicago Fire, Juventus, AC Milan, and several teams in Saudi Arabia, the striker is reportedly keen to stay at Barcelona.

Lewandowski may even accept a salary reduction, but he first wants clarity on the club’s intentions regarding a renewal, making Zahavi’s presence essential.

Tonight, while attention will be on the Champions League action, key discussions regarding the futures of both the striker and the coach are also expected to take place.