Lewandowski to leave Barcelona as 'mission is complete'
Robert Lewandowski will leave Barcelona at the end of the 2025-2026 season after his contract expires, concluding a four-year stint with the club. The 37-year-old striker helped Barca win three La Liga titles and the 2025 Copa del Rey. Lewandowski described his time at the club as fulfilling, stating that his 'mission is complete.'
- ▪Robert Lewandowski joined Barcelona in 2022 after eight years at Bayern Munich.
- ▪He scored 119 goals in 191 appearances and won three La Liga titles and the 2025 Copa del Rey with Barca.
- ▪Lewandowski announced his departure on Instagram, saying he leaves with the feeling that the mission is complete.
- ▪Coach Hansi Flick, his former manager at Bayern, confirmed Lewandowski will start his final match against Real Betis.
- ▪Chicago Fire previously confirmed talks with Lewandowski about a potential move to Major League Soccer.
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- ▪ Lewandowski to leave Barcelona as 'mission is complete' — BBC Sport
- ▪ Robert Lewandowski to leave Barcelona with his ‘mission complete’ — Al Jazeera English
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