A representative of Comolli is in Warsaw to scout the Barcelona striker, who scored against Albania. It’s not just Vlahovic’s contract extension and Kolo’s return: the Bianconeri are eyeing the Blaugrana player whose contract is expiring
Juventus wants to revolutionize its attack and is also making a move for Robert Lewandowski. Following the initial inquiries made in recent weeks with the entourage of the 37-year-old Barcelona player, a last-minute push has emerged in the past few hours. Poland, Warsaw, “PGE Narodowy” Stadium. Last night, the presence of a Juventus emissary did not go unnoticed among the more than fifty thousand spectators who watched the World Cup playoff between the hosts and Albania live. The trip isn’t exactly a breeze: more than 1,500 kilometers from Turin. And the temperatures these days are anything but spring-like: 6–7 degrees. But Lewandowski is well worth the effort. March is the time for evaluations, not yet for final decisions. Juventus CEO Damien Comolli, alongside talks regarding Dusan Vlahovic’s contract renewal and the interest in former Juventus player Randal Kolo Muani (on loan at Tottenham but owned by PSG), also wants a precise, 360-degree overview of the seasoned striker whose contract with the Catalans is expiring. Hence Juventus’s mission directly to Poland.
Lewandowski’s caliber is beyond doubt, as is his goal-scoring instinct: Robert has scored 16 goals this season with Barcelona, 42 last season (also in Spain). Between Borussia Dortmund (103), Bayern Munich (344), and Barcelona (117), he has found the net 564 times in his career. Monstrous numbers—it’s no coincidence that the Pole is considered one of the best finishers in the penalty area of the last fifteen years. His trophy cabinet is equally impressive: 32 trophies, including the 2020 Champions League celebrated in Bavaria. Lewandowski knows how to score and knows the path to victory. These are far from mere details in Juventus’s calculations as they hunt for a star who can guarantee quality, charisma, and a winning mentality to help Luciano Spalletti’s team take the next step. The Blaugrana player possesses all these traits and an expiring contract that sparks interest. Technical and administrative advantages are offset by double-digit salary figures: in Spain, he earns 10 million. Lewa will turn 38 in August, and Juventus wants to assess whether the Pole could become a Modric-style signing—decisive at age 40 in Massimiliano Allegri’s Milan. Thus, the Bianconeri are keeping a close eye on Robert, even on the field. Not only in Barcelona’s squad of phenoms Lamine Yamal and Pedri, but also in a different context—less organized than that of a club and more complicated, as the national team environment can be. This explains the recent trip to Poland. If the green light is given, Juve may enter the race for the striker in the coming weeks: competition is fierce, ranging from Barcelona itself to MLS clubs.
Trezegol’s assist— Juve is looking for new goals, Lewa an enticing final dance. In March, all options are on the table, especially with Champions League qualification still hanging in the balance. If it were up to David Trezeguet, a legend and the most prolific foreign goalscorer in the history of the Old Lady (171 goals), the choice would already be made. “Vlahovic? I’d sign Lewandowski on a free transfer, even at 37,” the Frenchman told Sports-Predictions in recent days. “He’s in a league of his own, one of the last nine true strikers alongside Haaland. Lewa may not have the same physicality as before, but at Barça, even without playing regularly, he scored 16 goals: he’s strong and intelligent. Lewandowski, after Barcelona and Bayern, would arrive at Juventus knowing where he’s coming from and what’s expected of him: goals. If there were a chance, I’d carry him to Turin myself.” Vlahovic and Kolo The deliberations continue. Spalletti has made his ideas about the attack clear through his choices—Openda sidelined for some time, David slipping to the bench. The former coach would like two center forwards and is pushing for Vlahovic’s contract renewal, which is moving forward: a new summit is scheduled for next week. But while waiting to reach an agreement with the Serbian and to assess the feasibility of a swap with PSG involving David and Kolo Muani, the Bianconeri are looking around and also exploring the Lewandowski option, which is intriguing but obviously not a foregone conclusion.
