The summer transfer window has barely ended, but FC Barcelona are already looking ahead, with the departure of two key squad members reportedly confirmed.
Last season, Barcelona won La Liga and reached the Champions League semi-finals. It was a strong first year for Hansi Flick, who is working this season with a squad that remains largely unchanged. However, significant changes are expected for the summer of 2026.
According to Sport, two departures are already agreed internally for 2026: Robert Lewandowski and Andreas Christensen. The Polish striker and Danish central defender, both key figures in the Catalan squad, are out of contract at the end of the season and are unlikely to extend their deals.
Andreas Christensen already attracting Premier League interest
Andreas Christensen of Barcelona during his side's match against AS Monaco, on August 12, 2024
Barcelona have been working for several months to refresh their squad, reduce the wage bill and focus on younger players. Regarding Andreas Christensen, the former Chelsea defender, who endured a season disrupted by injuries, he is seen as a backup by Hansi Flick, behind Pau Cubarsi, Eric Garcia and Ronald Araujo.
Barcelona are not counting on him for the future. He could leave the club on a free transfer next summer or move as part of a transfer in January 2026. According to the Catalan media, several Premier League clubs are already monitoring him for the winter window.
Barcelona planning for life after Lewandowski
Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski on April 9, 2025
Robert Lewandowski’s situation is different. At 37, he is nearing the end of his career but remains highly effective. The former Bayern Munich striker, who missed the start of the season due to injury, was a guaranteed starter last season, scoring 42 goals in 52 appearances.
Despite this, Lewandowski’s age and wage make him a player Barcelona do not wish to retain beyond this season. The club are already planning for the future and have three potential successors in mind for the Polish striker: Ferran Torres, Dusan Vlahovic and Julian Alvarez.
With these two departures already decided internally, Barcelona are signalling their intention to focus on youth, particularly players from La Masia such as Pedri, Gavi, Cubarsi and, of course, Lamine Yamal.
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