It’s widely anticipated that Barcelona will let go of either Robert Lewandowski or Ferran Torres this summer. Despite being offered a contract extension by the Catalan giants, Lewandowski is considered the more likely departure, as he would need to accept a substantially lower financial package to remain at Spotify Camp Nou.
While Major League Soccer clubs have shown interest, Lewandowski may also have opportunities to continue his career in Europe. Italy emerges as a potential destination, particularly with Juventus likely seeking a new forward, given the expected exit of Dusan Vlahovic, whose contract also expires in June.
Polish football legend Zbigniew Boniek has publicly endorsed Lewandowski’s move to Juventus this summer. According to reports from MD, Boniek views his compatriot as an ideal fit for the club where Boniek himself achieved two Champions League victories in the 1980s.
Boniek stated, “If he wants to fight for victory every Sunday for two more years, Juventus would be a great challenge and the perfect place for him. I have always told Lewandowski to come to Italy, but it depends on what he has in his head. If Robert wants to retire quietly, I would tell him to let football go. But if he wants to fight for victory every Sunday for two more years, Juventus would be a great challenge and the perfect place for him.”
Recalling their history, Boniek added, “I’ve known Robert since he was a little boy and he played in the Polish Second Division. He was already scoring a lot of goals at that time. Then we met in the national team, me as president of the Federation, him as a striker. Sometimes I would tease him and tell him ‘you score so many goals because you have never played in Italy’. To be a true goalscorer, you also have to show your potential in Serie A. Maybe it’s not the most beautiful championship to watch, but it’s still the toughest, especially for the strikers.”
Lewandowski Faces Key Career Decision
The future of Robert Lewandowski remains uncertain and will be a point of considerable interest. While a one-season extension at Barcelona is a possibility, he could just as easily opt to finish his illustrious career with a different club.
