Barça Awaits Lewandowski's Decision & Haaland Rejects City's Offer

The striker, willing to sign, but Bayern has made a move with a new important renewal proposal. He asks for a long contract, at least three years, because he sees himself capable of continuing to give performance.

Robert Lewandowski has become the closest target to reinforce Barça's forward line. It is not an easy operation as it is one of the world's great stars, but in the Blaugrana club there is some optimism to achieve the arrival of him this summer in affordable economic conditions for the entity.

Barça has held a minimum of two summits with the striker's agent, Pini Zahavi, although the contacts are permanent and the club is fully informed of all the steps that are being taken. The main concern is the emergence of Bayern, with a new renewal offer on the rise, which can change the game board. The most important thing is that Lewandowski looks very favorably on arriving at the Camp Nou after considering that he has already completed a cycle in the Bundesliga, although the parameters of the contract will define his final position.

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The relationship between the president of Barça, Joan Laporta, and the player's agent has been key to opening this market window. Laporta believes that the time has come to reinforce the team with a star signing up front and the sports area has been sounding out various possibilities although the market is very complicated. The absolute priority was and still isErling Haaland, but at Barça they are clear that the situation is not fully controlled and that the Norwegian striker can decide anything at this time. He has superior economic offers from Real Madrid and Manchester City, but the Blaugrana project attracts him. In any case, at Barça they expect him to make a final determination during this month of April, so if he decides not to come, the club will definitively activate the Lewandowski option, which is advanced.

The Blaugrana club received Lewandowski's offer during the month of January. Pini Zahavi alerted Barça to the difficulties in renewing a contract at Bayern and the willingness to explore the matter. At that time, the Polish footballer had practically broken off negotiations with the German club , which only offered to extend his bond for one season, which ends in June 2023. Lewandowski did not accept and will not accept such a short contract, so his environment put him to work the machinery to find a way out. Zahavi also offered the operation to PSG, but in Paris it seems that for now they have not moved.

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In the meetings with Lewandowski's entourage, what has become clear is that the Pole wants a long contract, for a minimum of three seasons, because he sees himself capable of performing in the future despite his age. He is in full swing and would look for a project in which to continue being the protagonist to win important titles. He is attracted to the Spanish League and in the past he leaked with Real Madrid, but Bayern always prevented him from leaving. And now the same could happen because the German team is reacting and has presented a tempting renewal offer, which is making the Polish striker doubt.

The timing between Barça and Lewandowski is clear. If the striker ends up rejecting his continuity at Bayern, a process will be opened to try to leave Germany in the best possible conditions. The Bavarian club, in theory, will put him on the market to try to get an economic return one year from the end of the contract and here they should try to reach a beneficial agreement for all parties. At Barça it is estimated that the operation, between the transfer and the record, could slightly exceed 100 million euros, an affordable price for a top footballer.

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In the Blaugrana sports area there is no doubt about the footballer's quality, nor about his performance, although the three-year contract generates debate due to the player's age. Despite everything, at Barça they know that this is the great asset to convince him because Bayern is pressing with it. In this month of April, much progress could be made in hiring him if Haaland rules himself out and Barça is waiting for a definitive response from the Pole to launch their final offensive. If he gives the final OK, the club believes that he is the best alternative on the table and his options to sign are great.

Haaland rejects City's financial offer and would approach Spain

The Norwegian's environment would have said 'no' to a proposal around 28 million net per season. The striker has always seen better playing in LaLiga and that gives hope to Barça and Madrid. The game to sign Erling Haaland is close to its outcome, but it is not yet defined. The Borussia Dortmund striker would have rejected a financial proposal from Manchester City of around 28 million euros net per season, according to the newspaper 'AS'.

His Final Decision

The English club had made a strong bet and it is not ruled out that it will continue to increase its bid, but at this time there would be no agreement between the parties. Haaland has always prioritized playing in Spain and under the same conditions he would prioritize playing in LaLiga, which gives Barça and Madrid hope.

Manchester City, after failing to sign Harry Kane last summer, have been after Haaland for months. The English club has enough economic muscle to pay for the exit clause and assume the commissions, but it presented a record that did not come close to 30 million net . That last figure has not been accepted by the player, who could have either another higher offer or could opt for a sports project that most attracts him even if he charges significantly less.

Haaland's entourage wants to make a decision, just like the striker, at the end of April. He is going to leave Borussia Dortmund for sure and Madrid has been pushing very hard in recent weeks, so it is not ruled out that his economic proposal is superior. Barça has reached the limit of its possibilities and hopes that Haaland risks it to sign for Blaugrana since he will have all the options to lead a sports project that looks very good for the future.

Manchester City would not have said the last word yet and is studying formulas to finish convincing the striker. The decisive moment has arrived.