Lewandowski very happy with life Barcelona, suggests biography author | OneFootball

Robert Lewandowski’s future at Barcelona continues to generate debate, but a fresh perspective from someone who knows him well offers clarity rather than uncertainty. 

Sebastian Staszewski, author of Lewandowski. Prawdziwy (Lewandowski. The real one), has spoken openly about the striker’s current mindset and long-term outlook, making it clear that the forward feels settled and fulfilled in Catalonia.

Lewandowski is entering a natural phase of his career where adaptation has become essential. 

While he still maintains elite physical standards and looks after himself in detail, he has also accepted that his role cannot be identical to what it was a few years ago. 

Lewandowski is happy in Barcelona

Speaking in an interview with SPORT, Staszewski gave rare insight into Lewandowski’s personal happiness after recently meeting him. 

“He’s very happy. I met with him a few days ago. And what I saw in his eyes was happiness. Because of the climate, the people, the energy, the club, the goals he’s scored.”

Staszewski went on to draw a clear contrast with Lewandowski’s final period in Germany, adding, 

“He was already a very successful player. But in his last days at Bayern, I’m not sure he was a happy person.”

According to Staszewski, the change since moving to Barcelona is obvious, both professionally and personally. He explained,

“These last few days here, he’s definitely happy, as well as being a soccer legend. His family too, his daughters go to school in Castelldefels, Anna has her own studio.”

That sense of stability has strengthened Lewandowski’s attachment to the city and the club. 

“So this is his place, where he could stay for another year or two. It will depend on the decisions of the club, Flick and Laporta. But this is his place.”

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Lewandowski is happy in Barcelona. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Staszewski also revealed a personal admission from Lewandowski himself.

“He once said to me: ‘I would have regretted it a lot if I hadn’t signed for Barça.’ But here he is and I think he’s enjoying it a lot.”

The question of retirement inevitably follows. Lewandowski will turn 38 next year, but Staszewski does not believe the end is near. Addressing this directly, he said,

“I don’t think so. He’s not ready, and he still has a couple more years left in him.”

He also highlighted how Lewandowski’s mentality has evolved, stating, “I think that if they offer him to stay at Barça, even in a more secondary role, he would accept.”

Comparing past and present, Staszewski added, “Five years ago, he would have been angry about not playing the other day in Seville. He’s a kind of teacher.”

For Barcelona, this version of Lewandowski still carries enormous value. Staszewski underlined that point clearly.

“He’s very comfortable here. For Barça, it’s very important to have this type of player in the squad.”

Even if his chapter at Barcelona were to close, the striker still has options ahead of him. As Staszewski put it, 

“And if not, I think he’s ready for new challenges and new leagues.”

On the Christensen incident

Staszewski also addressed a separate controversy involving defender Andreas Christensen, clarifying the origin of the story.

“What I said about Christensen is a true story. Flick told him to come on against Milan and he refused because of back pain.”

He was keen to distance Lewandowski from the source of the claim, explaining,

“Some people think Lewy told me that, but we met recently and he asked me where I got it from.”

The journalist then concluded, “It comes from several sources. I know Christensen’s wife said something about it, but she didn’t deny it. So I think it’s all clear.”