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Revealed: Why Barcelona could terminate Robert Lewandowski's contract next season

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As reported in <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/lewandowski-contrato-creciente-asteriscos-95356264" target="_blank">Sport</a>, it has been reported that there is a break clause in Lewandowski's contract which means his contract can be terminated by Barcelona. The clause states that if the Pole does not start, or feature for more than 45 minutes in a game, in over 55 per cent of games this season, Barcelona have the option to terminate Lewandowski's contract worth millions.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Lewandowski has not been at his illustrious best this season, despite putting up respectable goal and assist numbers. When the legendary striker signed from Bayern Munich, he brought heightened expectations and was integral to the club's La Liga success last season. However, Barcelona's struggles on the pitch this season have led fingers to be pointed, with<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-player-of-the-season-2023-24-power-rankings/blt900d89ba5e0058f5" target="_blank"> Lewandowski's occasional poor performance singled out</a>. With the forward on an extremely high salary at a club with known <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/revealed-barcelona-owe-over-200m-transfer-fees-leeds-man-city-bayern-raphinha-ferran-torres-robert-lewandowski/blt872f6cb7fe1694f3" target="_blank">financial troubles</a>, the club may be looking to shift his wages.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Lewandowski won the Pichichi Trophy last season, awarded to the league's top scorer, without scoring a single penalty. He became the first player to do so since Dani Guiza in 2008. Jude Bellingham <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/la-liga-top-scorers-2023-24/bltc1315b7e4f725363" target="_blank">leads the charts </a>this season.

DID YOU KNOW?

Realistically, and barring injury, Lewandowski will start or play more than 45 minutes in over 55 per cent of Barcelona's matches. The striker is the club's top scorer this season and an important part of the club's plans this season. They host Atletico Madrid tomorrow.

WHAT NEXT FOR LEWANDOWSKI?

Revealed: Why Barcelona could terminate Robert Lewandowski's contract next season | Goal.com

A games-played clause in Robert Lewandowski&apos;s contract could mean Barcelona can terminate the striker&apos;s contract at the end of the season.