Polish international football star Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona has set a deadline to decide on his future with the club. The veteran striker is expected to leave Barcelona when his current contract expires next summer, amid speculation that the Spanish giant wants to sign a new forward. The question remains whether Barcelona has enough money to complete the deal, but the club's management has not completely ruled out the possibility of keeping Lewandowski, though they would require him to significantly reduce his salary and accept a substitute role. Lewandowski (37) has been a target for several Saudi clubs in recent years but has repeatedly declined to move. Keri How, a journalist for Sky Sports in Germany, reported that Lewandowski rejected another lucrative offer during the winter transfer window when several clubs were ready to present him with an attractive contract. Catalan newspaper 'Sport' also reported that Lewandowski will not make a decision about his future until next April, as the veteran player is eagerly waiting to see who will take over after the club's presidential elections in March and what offers he will receive. Current president Joan Laporta is the favorite to be re-elected, which makes Lewandowski reluctant to consider offers from the American MLS or Saudi Arabia until his situation at Barcelona becomes clearer. Recently, Lewandowski's wife, Anna, stated that this might be his 'last year in Barcelona.' There are widespread rumors that Barcelona is actively pursuing a top-tier striker this summer, and this would not be the first time that a promise to sign a major player is used in a presidential election to win votes.
