Milan are seriously considering signing Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski next summer, with the club’s management having already established contact with the player’s entourage. According to a report Since Calciomercato journalist Daniele Longoa key meeting is already on the agenda.
The key upcoming step in the potential transfer involves a meeting between Milan sporting director Igli Tare and Lewandowski’s agent Pini Zahavi, expected in the coming weeks.
Focus on the salary structure
The main objective of this meeting is to discuss a potential salary structure this would be compatible with Milan’s economic parameters.
Lewandowski currently earns €20 million per year net at Barcelona, three times the salary of Milan’s highest-paid player, Rafael Leão. The objective of the next negotiations is to lay the foundations for a possible agreement by trying to close this significant financial gap.
Note that agent Zahavi maintains excellent relations with the Rossoneri management, having successfully negotiated the transfer of Nkunku from Chelsea to Milan last summer.
Ibrahimović defends the movement
The operation benefits from strong support within the club: Zlatan Ibrahimović, senior advisor to RedBird. Ibrahimović would view Barcelona’s current number 9 as the player capable of bringing the necessary leap in quality to the team, similar to the impact Zlatan himself had upon his return to the club in January 2020. Lewandowski’s contract with Barcelona expires in June 2026.
