FC Barcelona is facing crucial challenges regarding the future of three of its key players—Marcus Rashford, Robert Lewandowski, and Andreas Christensen—whose contracts are set to expire in June 2026, according to the Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo.

The newspaper explained that Rashford, 28 years old and currently on loan, is performing well in the early stages of the season, although the coaching staff believes he needs to improve his defensive aspects and pressing on the opponent. Barcelona is expected to consider activating the purchase option, valued at 30 million euros, if the player continues to perform at his current level, by negotiating with Manchester United.

As for Lewandowski, who will be 38 years old at the start of the 2026/2027 season, he has become a free agent. The club is looking for a top-class striker as a future replacement, while possibly making a low offer to renew his contract for an additional season. The Polish player hopes to continue scoring goals, having netted 109 goals in 165 matches with the Catalan team. Final negotiations are expected to be completed in the spring.

On the other hand, Christensen, who will turn 30 in April, is facing a tougher situation. No official offers have come in since Barcelona considered letting him go last summer. Although he has regained his fitness after dealing with calf muscle issues that sidelined him for four months due to a ligament tear, renewing his contract remains unlikely.

The newspaper emphasizes that the future of these three players will be a central focus for Barcelona in the coming months, with decisive decisions to be made before the start of the next season.