The future of Polish star Robert Lewandowski enters a decisive phase with Barcelona, as his current contract is set to expire on June 30th, without clarity regarding his continuation with the team for the next season, according to the Spanish newspaper 'Mundo Deportivo'.

According to the newspaper, Barcelona's management and the player must soon sit down to make a final decision, whether to renew the contract for an additional season or to end the journey at the end of the season. The electoral process within the club has delayed some matters, but moves are expected after the confirmation of Joan Laporta's re-election, who enjoys significant support from members, at a time when the club has expressed its desire for the Polish striker to continue.

Despite Lewandowski's reduced impact compared to last season, the newspaper indicates optimism about his return to his best form during the critical phase of the season, based on numbers and statistics that support his continuation with the team.

Lewandowski, aged 37, shows strong levels that confirm his continuation as a decisive striker, despite approaching his 38th year in August, an age where many players move away from competition. The Polish star has scored 114 goals in 182 matches in a Barcelona jersey, placing himself among the top scorers in the club's history with the same number of matches, where only Laszlo Kubala with 151 goals, Luis Suárez with 139 goals, Mariano Martín with 132 goals, and Samuel Eto'o with 121 goals surpass him.

The Spanish newspaper also pointed out that Lewandowski tops the list of Europe's top scorers among players aged 35 or older, with 14 goals in all competitions, surpassing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with 12 goals, and Danny Welbeck with 11 goals, while Olivier Giroud with 9 goals, Kike García with 8 goals, and Iago Aspas with 8 goals follow behind.

The Polish striker's excellence is not limited to the number of goals only, as he also tops the scoring rate list with an average of 0.69 goals per 90 minutes, reflecting his high efficiency in utilizing the minutes he participates in. The statistics, according to the report, show that his role was more prominent last season when he was a key element in an attacking trio that achieved remarkable numbers, but he still maintains levels close to the 2023/2024 season, along with good physical indicators confirming his readiness.

In this context, the newspaper quoted club president Joan Laporta as saying: 'We would like him to continue, but that will depend on what he wants. He came at a difficult time and helped us a lot, and we want him to stay,' leaving the final decision in the player's hands in the coming period.