On the day Barcelona faced Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals, agent Pini Zahavi held important meetings with head coach Hansi Flick and striker Robert Lewandowski in Barcelona.
Flick’s contract runs until June 2027, but Barca hopes to extend it. The German coach favors short-term deals and has avoided in-season extensions. Zahavi’s visit aims to align Flick’s stance with the club’s proposals before formal talks begin.
Lewandowski is at a career crossroads with his contract expiring soon. Despite offers from Chicago Fire, Juventus, AC Milan, and Saudi clubs, he prefers to stay at Barcelona and might accept a pay cut if the club clearly commits to renewing his contract.
These discussions are crucial for ensuring squad stability and setting the club’s strategic direction for the 2024/25 season. Securing both the coach and the leading striker would send a strong message of stability to players and fans and clarify Barcelona’s transfer plans.
Overall, Zahavi’s visit reflects a deeper process of shaping Barcelona’s core squad and long-term strategy—critical factors in their pursuit of trophies and maintaining a competitive team.