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Szczesny jokes Lewandowski ‘should retire’ instead of joining Juventus
TL;DR
Wojciech Szczesny joked that Robert Lewandowski should retire instead of joining Juventus, suggesting that the best offers come when players step back. Lewandowski is linked with a move away from Barcelona as he approaches 38 years old.
Key points
- Szczesny joked about Lewandowski's potential retirement
- Lewandowski linked with Juventus and Milan
- Lewandowski will turn 38 in August
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Szczesny jokes Lewandowski ‘should retire’ instead of joining Juventus
Former Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has joked that his long-term Poland colleague Robert Lewandowski should retire instead of joining the Bianconeri this summer ‘because that’s when the best offers come in’.
Szczesny jokingly advises Lewandowski against Juventus
Juventus and Milan are among the Serie A sides that have been linked with a summer move to sign Lewandowski, who is expected to leave Barcelona at the end of the 2025-26 campaign and will turn 38 in August.
The veteran centre-forward has still been in productive form over the last two seasons – 27 goals from 34 LaLiga appearances last season and 13 from 27 in the Spanish top flight so far this term, and his age is not a particular concern to clubs in Italy following the success that the 40-year-old Luka Modric has been in Milan this season.
Lewandowski still has plenty of options available to him approaching the summer transfer window, but former Juventus goalkeeper Szczseny, speaking from his own experiences, jokes that Lewandowski should retire this summer.
Q&A
Why did Szczesny suggest Lewandowski should retire instead of joining Juventus?
Szczesny joked that Lewandowski should retire because that's when the best offers come in.
What teams are interested in signing Robert Lewandowski?
Juventus and Milan are among the Serie A teams linked with a summer move for Lewandowski.
When is Robert Lewandowski expected to leave Barcelona?
Lewandowski is expected to leave Barcelona at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.
