Robert Lewandowski backed for Juventus move as Barcelona exit looms
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is being tipped for a summer transfer to Juventus, with the Polish forward's future at the Camp Nou increasingly uncertain. According to reports from Spain, the 37-year-old is the favourite to depart the Catalan club this summer, despite having been offered a new contract, as he would need to accept a significant wage reduction to stay.
Lewandowski's potential move to Turin has been publicly endorsed by his compatriot and former Juventus star, Zbigniew Boniek. Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, Boniek, who won two European Cups with the Italian giants, stated that Juventus would represent the perfect challenge for Lewandowski if he wishes to continue competing at the highest level for two more years. "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," Boniek said.
The veteran striker's situation is part of a broader financial recalibration at Barcelona, who are expected to part ways with either Lewandowski or fellow forward Ferran Torres in the upcoming window. Lewandowski, whose current deal expires in June 2026, has also attracted interest from Major League Soccer, but a switch to Serie A would allow him to remain in elite European competition.
For Juventus, the pursuit of a proven goalscorer is linked to the anticipated departure of their own star forward, Dusan Vlahovic, whose contract also runs out in June. The Bianconeri would be acquiring a player whose goal-scoring prowess is legendary, albeit one in the latter stages of his career. Lewandowski has netted 59 goals in 112 appearances for Barcelona since his move from Bayern Munich in 2022, but his playing time has been managed more carefully this season.
Boniek, who once teased Lewandowski about proving himself in Italy's defensively rigorous league, added context to the potential move. "To be a true goalscorer, you also have to show your potential in Serie A," he remarked, framing a transfer as a final test for the Pole's legacy. The move would represent a notable shift in both clubs' attacking lines, with Barcelona looking to lower their wage bill and Juventus seeking an immediate, experienced replacement.
The final decision rests with Lewandowski, who must choose between a reduced role in Spain, a lucrative swansong in the United States, or a demanding new chapter in Italy. A transfer fee, likely to be nominal given his age and contract situation, would need to be negotiated between the clubs should his preference align with a move to Juventus.
