"You could say that he has everything in Spain: a great club, a beautiful city, prestige, money, trophies and a happy family. On the other hand, he still has a long way to go in his career. Robert sees that Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are performing at their best at their respective clubs, and he doesn't aspire to be a substitute either. This is the ambition that has guided his entire career."
"It is not Barcelona who renounce Lewandowski, it is Robert who leaves Barcelona. And honestly? I don't blame him. It is more profitable for Barcelona that Lewandowski stays. President Laporta himself has spoken about this in interviews. Strategically, it makes more sense. Lewandowski's position is clear to me: he is the one who resigns from Barcelona."
"Robert is probably waiting to find out if he will be an undisputed starter at Barcelona. He wants to have a defined position and be the starting striker. That matters more to him than the club where he will continue his career. I'm convinced that playing a supporting role this season has been a drag on Robert."
Lewandowski is not a guaranteed starter at Barcelona, having started only 15 of 29 La Liga appearances in 2025-26. Piotr Urban says Lewandowski wants regular playing time and does not want to be a substitute. He points to Lewandowski’s ambition to match the example of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who remain key starters at their clubs. Urban believes Lewandowski’s decision is driven by a desire for a defined role as the starting striker rather than by the club’s prestige or location. He also argues that Barcelona benefits financially if Lewandowski stays, but that Lewandowski is the one choosing to leave.
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