‘Don’t blame him’ – Barcelona told how Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have influenced Robert Lewandowski’s future plans
Robert Lewandowski is considering leaving FC Barcelona this summer as he desires to be a regular starter. His current situation has him starting only a fraction of matches, leading to frustration. Influenced by the continued success of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Lewandowski is weighing his options for the future.
- ▪Lewandowski has started just 15 of his 29 La Liga appearances in the 2025-26 season.
- ▪His manager's son, Piotr Urban, believes Lewandowski will leave Barcelona to seek a starting position.
- ▪Urban stated that Lewandowski's ambition has always been to avoid being a substitute.
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