Lewandowski’s Barcelona Happiness: A Biographer’s Insight That He Might Stay Beyond Bayern
29 December 2025
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Sebastian Staszewski, the biographer of Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, who plies his trade with Barcelona, shared fresh insights about the forward.
He admits Lewandowski is happier wearing Barcelona colors than at Bayern Munich.
Lewandowski left Bayern in the summer of 2022, joined Barcelona on a four-year deal, and has since collected a string of trophies.
In statements cited by Sport, Staszewski said: 'He is extremely happy. I met him a few days ago and saw a big smile in his eyes, thanks to the climate, the people, the energy, the club, and the goals he has scored with Barcelona.'
The biographer added: 'He was very successful there at Bayern, but in his final days with them I wasn't sure he was happy.'
He noted that in recent days here at Barcelona, Lewandowski is clearly happy, and so is his family, with his daughters studying in Castelldefels and Anna running her own studio.'
On the future, Staszewski claimed: 'Barcelona is his place now, where he could stay another year or two, depending on the club, Flick, and Laporta, but this is his place.'
He recalled Lewandowski once told him, 'I would have regretted not signing for Barcelona, but he is here now and clearly enjoying it.'
Asked about retirement, he said: 'I don't think so yet; he's not ready; he still has two or three more years in football.'
And he stressed: 'If offered to stay at Barcelona even in a secondary role, he would accept; five years ago he would have been furious about not playing against Sevilla, but times have changed.'
The author concluded: 'Lewandowski is very comfortable here, and it's crucial for Barcelona to have a player of this kind in the squad; if the renewal doesn't happen, I believe he's ready for new challenges and new leagues.'
On Christensen's refusal to play against Inter Milan in the return leg of the Champions League semi-final, Staszewski explained: 'What I said about Christensen is true; Flick asked him to play against Milan, but he refused due to back pain.'
He wrapped up: 'Some think Lewandowski told me this, but we met recently and he asked where I got the information; I know Christensen's wife mentioned something but didn't deny it, so I think the matter is clear.'
Punchline 1: Lewandowski's loyalty program would require a very big badge and an even bigger coffee cup for all those Barcelona appearances.
Punchline 2: If staying on the bench paid as well as starting, he'd be the most valuable bench-warmer in football history.
