Lewandowski Leaves Barcelona: Next Move Unclear Amid Saudi, MLS Links

Lewandowski confirms exit

The Polish forward won the La Liga Golden Boot in his debut season and scored 18 goals this campaign despite sharing minutes with Ferran Torres.

Lewandowski helped restore Barcelona to the Spanish throne after joining in 2022, winning the Copa del Rey in 2025 and this season’s La Liga...

Robert Lewandowski announced on Saturday that he will depart Barcelona this summer when his contract expires.

The 37-year-old Polish striker scored 119 goals in 191 appearances for the club across all competitions after arriving from Bayern Munich in 2022.

❝ It has been a privilege to work with Robert Lewandowski. Every day, he gives his best to perform at the highest level. He is the perfect role model for young players. ❞

— Hansi Flick pic.twitter.com/fHonY01v25

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 16, 2026

During his time at Barca, Lewandowski won three La Liga titles, including this season’s, and lifted the Copa del Rey in 2025.

“After four years full of challenges and hard work, it's time to move on,” said Lewandowski in a post on Instagram.

“I leave with the feeling that the mission is complete. Four seasons, three championships.”

Lewandowski arrived when Barca were struggling both on the pitch and financially, and played a key role in bringing them back to the top of Spain while keeping them competitive in the Champions League.

“Barca is back where it belongs,” continued Lewandowski.

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

Lewandowski’s final appearance at Camp Nou will come on Sunday against Real Betis, and Hansi Flick has confirmed he’ll be in the starting lineup.

“For me it's a privilege to work with him. He's a professional player... every day he gave the best with his body to be at the highest level.

“He's a perfect role model for young players... this is why he's still playing at this level.”

Flick said Lewandowski was a “fantastic human, but also a world-class player.”

“Thank you, Robert Lewandowski, for every goal, every (bit of) fight, and every magical moment wearing these colours,” said Barcelona on social media. “He arrived as a star, he leaves as a legend.”

Lewandowski ranks among the most prolific strikers of his era and claimed the La Liga Golden Boot in his first season under Xavi Hernandez.

This year Hansi Flick shared minutes up front between Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, with the Pole netting 18 goals in 44 matches.

Came as a star.
Leaves as legend.

Thank you, Robert Lewandowski, for every goal, every battle, and every magic moment wearing these colours. Culer forever. 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/5o35b4NuF3

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 16, 2026

He didn’t announce where he’s heading next, but clubs in Saudi Arabia and the United States have been linked with a move.