FC Barcelona might renew two experienced first team starters under Hansi Flick

FC Barcelona's season has been much better than many would have expected. Not only has the club been up to 24 points off the first nine games, but the way they have dominated their opponents in La Liga has been spectacular. Moreover, what has been the most interesting aspect of the success so far is that Hansi Flick has been doing it, sustaining serious injury concerns at the club.

FC Barcelona might renew two experienced first team starters under Hansi Flick

While definitely this far in the season, Barca's overall performance has been much contributed by all the players; special credit needs to be given to a veteran duo, who have exceedingly performed than the expectations were from them. Robert Lewandowski, leading the Pichichi race with 12 La Liga goals in just 9 appearances, and Inigo Martinez, being rock-solid at the heart of the Blaugrana defense, have been pivotal this season.

Not to forget, both of these star players had ended the 2023/24 campaign on a terrible note, with uncertainties looming around their Barcelona future. However, the way they have returned, with Lewandowski entering a new prime at 36 years and Inigo Martinez establishing himself as the leader of the Barca backline, has been significantly impressive. In fact, the recent reports about the duo's future look positive, with them possibly being in Barca service for further years.

As per Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona could renew star defender Iñigo Martinez and Polish legend Robert Lewandowski. As has Flick's preference, from the starting being, the German tactician considers that he needs experienced leaders in a squad with mostly youngsters. Thus, even though Inigo's contract runs down next summer and Lewa's agreement till June 2026, chances are significant for the duo to continue beyond that.

Moreover, as reports suggest, Iñigo Martinez's Barca will get automatically renewed if he plays at least 60% of the team's matches this season. Given that the player has been an integral part of Flick's setup this season, it looks like a renewal wouldn't be difficult for him. Similarly, the club has shown faith in their priority number 9, Robert Lewandowski, by halting a striker signing till next summer, and thus, everything points to the scenario that these stars would continue at Barca for further years.

From FC Barcelona's perspective, the star veteran duo of Robert Lewandowski and Inigo Martinez continuing at the club could be a major positive for them. Barca fans would hope that the duo continues in the way they have been going so far in the season, playing a crucial role in the Blaugrana club's season ahead.