Explained: The real reason why Lewandowski’s contract talks at Barcelona are stalling | OneFootball

In recent weeks, there have been conflicting reports on Robert Lewandowski’s future at Barcelona, especially amid interest from Italian clubs such as Juventus and AC Milan.

It has been extensively reported that Lewandowski is not too happy with Barcelona’s proposal of a large salary cut and a secondary role in the team.

As a result, the Pole has been looking out for other options, including a potential move to Serie A or even MLS, though Chicago Fire appear to have cooled interest in the forward.

Real reason why Lewandowski’s future is stalling

A recent report from Polish journalist Tomasz Włodarczyk has offered some illuminating insights into the Lewandowski saga.

It appears the Pole is not completely unhappy with the terms offered by Barcelona. Salary, in fact, is a very secondary factor for the player, as Barcelona’s terms would still see him earn more than what Italian clubs are offering.

Will Lewandowski stay at Barcelona this summer? (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

The sticking point of the negotiations is the role offered by Barça, or rather, the lack of it.

Indeed, it seems the Catalans have not actually given Lewandowski a defined role next season. They are unsure about the future of the goalscoring department and whether or not they can sign a new player.

That is why the Lewandowski renewal is stalling. The player, for his part, has not spoken to club leaders such as Hansi Flick, Joan Laporta or Deco about his future.

Those talks are expected to be critical and could decide the fate of the veteran forward.

It is likely that a final decision on Lewandowski’s future could be made at the end of the season. That way, he can also wave goodbye to Barça fans at Spotify Camp Nou.