Robert Lewandowski, the prolific Barcelona striker, has reportedly set his sights on a move to Serie A, but his salary demands are causing a stir among top Italian clubs. According to Corriere dello Sport, the Polish international is seeking an €8 million annual salary from both Juventus and AC Milan, as he prepares for a potential free transfer this summer.

With his contract at Barcelona set to expire in June, Lewandowski’s future is up in the air. While he could still sign a short-term extension with the Catalan giants, his agent, Pini Zahavi, has been actively exploring options in Italy. Zahavi has already met with representatives from Juventus and Milan, even offering them another high-profile client: Real Madrid defender David Alaba. This double pitch highlights the agent’s aggressive approach in the transfer market.

However, the €8 million wage demand has put a pause on negotiations. Both Juventus and Milan are hesitant to meet such a figure, given their current financial strategies. Milan, for instance, has reportedly shifted focus to Atletico Madrid’s Alexander Sorloth, as reported by Gazzetta in April, due to Lewandowski’s steep price tag.

Juventus, meanwhile, has a strict salary cap of around €7 million per season—the same amount young star Kenan Yildiz will earn after his recent contract extension. The club is willing to make exceptions for special talents, like Bernardo Silva, but it appears Lewandowski’s demands may be a bridge too far for now.

For fans dreaming of seeing one of Europe’s deadliest finishers in Serie A, this saga is far from over. But as the summer window approaches, it’s clear that Lewandowski’s next move will depend on whether these Italian giants are willing to break the bank.