Barcelona plan post-Lewandowski as Flick cools on Bastoni
Robert Lewandowski confirms he will leave Barcelona when his deal expires after 4 seasons, citing ‘mission complete’ with 3 titles. The 37-year-old has 18 goals and 4 assists this season and will be a free agent.
Bernardo Silva’s Barcelona switch is unclear as Pep Guardiola may stay at Man City and push to extend him. Barca cannot guarantee terms, while Juventus await with a three-year offer.
Hansi Flick says he wants Andreas Christensen to sign a one-year renewal and confirms the defender will get minutes on Sunday as talks continue despite recent injury issues.
Pedri signs a multi-million Adidas deal until 2030, keeping him among the brand’s top ambassadors alongside Lamine Yamal. The renewal follows months of talks with Leaderbrock Sports and TQTK Studios.
Arsenal set a €50m price for Gabriel Martinelli amid interest, with Barcelona and Bayern previously linked. If no bid matches, Arsenal will keep the winger.
Rio Ferdinand urges Man United to target free agent Robert Lewandowski after his Barcelona exit, praising his experience and 18 goals this season, though doubts remain over cost and fit.
Barcelona’s move for Alessandro Bastoni stalls as Hansi Flick is unconvinced by his fit. Deco may shift focus to a striker after Lewandowski’s exit while alternative centre-back options are explored.
Barcelona weigh activating Marcus Rashford’s €30m clause after a solid loan, but Michael Carrick’s expected renewal at Man United could block a discount or second loan despite Rashford wanting to stay.
Deco targets more 1v1 threat to ease reliance on Lamine Yamal, who averages 4.8 dribbles per game. Options discussed include Anthony Gordon, Ez Abde and Victor Munoz, with Cancelo the next-best dribbler.
Barcelona seal back-to-back La Liga titles under Hansi Flick, clinching it with a 2-0 Clásico win via Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres. A young core and high-press style define their dominance, Europe remains the target.
