"Robert Lewandowski was the hero for FC Barcelona on Sunday as he scored a brilliant hat-trick to lead his team to a commanding 4-2 win against Celta Vigo away at Balaidos. The 37-year-old centre-forward, despite having seen his role diminish this season, showed what he is still capable of and proved he can be a valuable commodity in the squad."
"Now, according to David Bernabeu of SPORT, retirement is no longer off the table for Lewandowski, in case Barcelona do not offer to renew his contract. Both he and his family feel completely settled in Barcelona. So much so that the idea of moving to an exotic league for a massive paycheck, Saudi Arabia included, does not appeal to him. His priority is to keep living here and, ideally, keep playing here."
"Barça, for their part, have not made a decision and are exercising patience over the matter. Inside the club, two pictures coexist. One shows a striker who continues to deliver, despite a limited role. He leads the team with seven goals, ahead of the likes of Fermin Lopez, Ferran Torres, and Marcus Rashford. The other shows a wage structure under strain, one that would benefit from the financial r"
Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick to help FC Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 4-2, demonstrating effectiveness despite reduced minutes this season. His contract expires at season's end and no renewal has been agreed, leaving retirement as a possible outcome if no suitable offer arises. Lewandowski and his family feel settled in Barcelona and are not attracted to moves to exotic leagues for large pay. Three realistic futures exist: a short one-year renewal with an adapted mentorship role, a summer transfer, or retirement. Barcelona are taking time to decide, weighing his goalscoring form against wage-structure pressures.
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