Robert Lewandowski is ready to start his fourth season with FC Barcelona. The Polish player, although he will turn 37 in August, is coming off his best season with the Blaugrana shirt, with a total of 42 goals and 3 assists in 52 matches, which secured him another year of contract with the Culés.
In the preview of the first friendly of the Asian tour, against Vissel Kobe, the '9' was calm regarding his future. Although it is likely that Barça will rule out renewing him in 2026, 'Lewy' focuses on his performance and that of the team in the 25/26 season.
"The important thing is what happens this season, what I can do. I am calm, the important thing is what I have in my heart and in my head. But the first thing is to see what happens this season," the experienced striker began by saying.
"We had a stage where we didn't play perfectly. We had a young team. We can play better than last year."
Lewandowski is clear: Barça will be the rival to beat in 25/26
In that sense, Robert acknowledged the complexity of what is coming for the 25/26 season. Barça defends its crown in La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa, but is also going all out with its sights set on Europe.
"This year is going to be more difficult because all the teams want to beat us," argued the '9'. In addition, he 'got wet' about the Culés' options of going for the Champions League, a "very long" tournament where many factors weigh in, including injuries.
"You have to think about the next match, not the final. We are the team to beat and what we have to do is be better on the field. We know what direction we want to take," added the Blaugrana striker.
Similarly, he acknowledged that, for him, the most important thing is to help the team not only with goals, but with better performances on the field in general. "I can help not only with my goals, but also with my performance. Everything we did last year, we can improve," explained Lewandowski.
Praise for Rashford and Lamine Yamal
On the other hand, the Polish player valued the arrival of Marcus Rahsford, whom he considers a "very talented" player whom he remembers, especially, for the 'play-off' tie of the Europa League in 2023, when the winger was still a Manchester United striker.
"He can help us and can play in different positions, there are many matches and it is necessary that it be so," said Robert. In addition, the 'killer' Culé was confident about the evolution of a Lamine Yamal who is already of age.
"He is not only a good player, he is also a good boy. We also have contact off the field. I am sure that he can still play better than last year, because he is a year older. Every year, he can play better," said the Polish striker.
"There has been no talk (about the captaincy). Everyone on the team can help in some way, not just the captains."
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