FC Porto has officially distanced itself from transfer rumors linking them to Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski. The club’s president, Andre Villas-Boas, addressed recent media speculation regarding the possibility of signing the 37-year-old forward this summer.
Despite Lewandowski’s impending status as a free agent, Villas-Boas stated that Porto cannot accommodate the financial demands associated with signing the Polish star. He remarked,
“As you can imagine, even considering Lewandowski is financially impossible for us,” Villas-Boas stated.
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Lewandowski’s current contract with Barcelona is set to expire at the end of this season, with no guarantees for an extension at this point. This season, he has made 43 appearances for the club, scoring 18 goals and providing 4 assists. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value at 8 million euros.