Hansi Flick leaves Lewandowski future unclear

Hansi Flick left Robert Lewandowski’s future at Barcelona open in comments before the club’s May 13 match at Alavés, saying only that “things are what they are” when asked about the striker. The remark, reported by World Soccer Talk from Flick’s pre-match press conference, did not include any confirmation of an extension, departure or transfer plan for the Poland international. Barcelona’s own official materials still list Lewandowski in the first-team squad for the 2025-26 season, and no club statement announcing an exit has been published. Lewandowski, who turned 37 in August 2025, remains under contract terms that Barcelona originally described as a four-season deal signed in July 2022. ### What exactly did Flick say about Lewandowski? World Soccer Talk reported on May 12 that Flick answered a question about Lewandowski by saying: “What can I say about Lewandowski? I won titles with him. I’m very proud of managing an incredible player like him, but things are what they are. We’ll see what happens.” The report said the coach’s answer left the player’s status unsettled rather than clarified. (worldsoccertalk.com) The quote came with Barcelona already confirmed as La Liga champions and preparing for a run at 100 points from their final three league matches. In the same period, Barcelona’s official site carried Flick’s pre-match focus on the Alavés game and the points target, but it did not publish any announcement on Lewandowski’s future. ### What do Barcelona’s official records say about his contract? (worldsoccertalk.com) Barcelona said when Lewandowski joined from Bayern Munich on July 19, 2022, that he would sign “for the next four seasons,” with a buyout clause set at 500 million euros. On that basis, the original deal runs through the end of the 2025-26 season. (fcbarcelona.com) Barcelona’s player statistics page also lists Lewandowski’s first-team seasons as “2022 - 2026,” which is consistent with that timetable. The club’s current first-team player pages and squad listings still include him among Barcelona’s forwards. ### Is there any official sign he is leaving now? Barcelona’s official news pages, as available on May 14, do not show a formal transfer announcement, contract extension announcement or farewell statement for Lewandowski. (fcbarcelona.com) The absence of an official notice does not settle his future, but it means the club has not publicly confirmed a change in status. (players.fcbarcelona.com) World Soccer Talk’s report also framed the issue as unresolved rather than decided. That account said Flick’s remarks did not confirm Lewandowski’s contract status or summer plans. ### What role has Lewandowski had this season? Barcelona’s official statistics page credits Lewandowski with 43 appearances and 18 goals in the 2025-26 season. (fcbarcelona.com) Across four seasons at the club, the same page lists 203 matches and 122 goals, including unofficial appearances, and 187 official matches with 115 goals. The club’s current player page continues to describe Lewandowski as part of the Barça attack after his 2022 arrival from Bayern Munich. (worldsoccertalk.com) Barcelona’s records therefore still place him inside the squad even as outside reports describe uncertainty over whether he will continue beyond this campaign. ### What comes next for Barcelona and Lewandowski? (players.fcbarcelona.com) Barcelona’s official schedule lists two remaining league matches after Alavés: Real Betis on May 17 and Valencia on May 23. Those fixtures are the next formal checkpoints at which Lewandowski’s squad role, selection status or any club communication could become clearer. As of May 14, the concrete public record is narrow: Flick has said “we’ll see what happens,” Barcelona still lists Lewandowski as a first-team forward, and the club has not issued a formal statement ending or extending his stay. (fcbarcelona.com) (worldsoccertalk.com) (fcbarcelona.com)