Robert Lewandowski set for Barcelona exit

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is officially set to leave the club after both sides failed to agree on a contract extension, following the Polish forward’s four-year stay at the Camp Nou.

The Polish international will now leave the La Liga champions as a free agent at the end of the season, with Saudi Arabian clubs, MLS clubs, and Juventus keen on securing the signature of the prolific striker.

The Polish forward joined Barcelona from Bayern Munich in 2022. Since then, he has scored 119 goals and provided 24 assists in 191 competitive appearances for the Catalans.

The Warsaw-born forward, considered one of the best to ever do it, has now called time on his stay in Spain after a glittering career. He will leave as one of Barcelona’s all-time top scorers, having won three La Liga titles, three Spanish Super Cups and the Copa del Rey.

The 37-year-old confirmed his departure with a post on his X social media page, thanking the fans for their love during his time as a Barca player:

“After four years full of challenges and hard work, it’s time to move on.

“I leave with the feeling that the mission is complete. 4 seasons, 3 championships.

“I will never forget the love I received from the fans from my very first days. Catalonia is my place on earth.

“Thank you to everyone I met along the way during these beautiful four years.

“A special thank you to President Laporta for giving me the chance to live the most incredible chapter of my career.

“Barça is back where it belongs. Visca el Barça. Visca Catalunya.”

Barca, however, had reportedly offered the former Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund striker a contract extension, the terms of which included a lower salary and less guaranteed playing time.

Despite this, both parties were unable to agree on a deal to continue working together. Confirming Lewandowski’s departure, the newly-crowned Spanish champions announced on Saturday – Barcelona wrote on X:

“Came as a star. Leaves as a legend.

“Thank you, Robert Lewandowski, for every goal, every battle, and every magic moment wearing these colours. Culer forever.”