Robert Lewandowski to leave Barcelona with his ‘mission complete’
Robert Lewandowski announced he will leave Barcelona at the end of his contract this summer, concluding four seasons with the club. The 37-year-old Polish striker helped Barcelona win three La Liga titles and the 2025 Copa del Rey. Lewandowski stated his mission is complete and expressed deep affection for the club and its fans.
- ▪Robert Lewandowski is leaving Barcelona upon the expiration of his contract in summer 2026.
- ▪He scored 119 goals in 191 appearances across all competitions since joining from Bayern Munich in 2022.
- ▪Lewandowski helped Barcelona win three La Liga titles and the Copa del Rey in 2025.
- ▪He joined Barcelona during a period of financial difficulty and played a key role in restoring the team's success.
- ▪Reports indicate Lewandowski has received offers from clubs in Saudi Arabia, Italy, and the United States.
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- ▪ Relive Robert Lewandowski’s five most iconic Barcelona moments — Yahoo Sports
- ▪ Lewandowski to leave Barcelona as 'mission is complete' — BBC Sport
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Sport|FootballRobert Lewandowski to leave Barcelona with his ‘mission complete’Veteran Polish striker helped Barca to three La Liga titles, including this season’s trophy, and the Copa del Rey in 2025.ListenListen (1 min)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoLewandowski celebrates winning La Liga at Camp Nou on May 10 [Nacho Doce/Reuters]By AFP and ReutersPublished On 16 May 202616 May 2026Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski says he is leaving the club this summer at the end of his contract.The veteran Polish forward, 37, scored 119 goals for Barcelona in 191 games across all competitions since joining from Bayern Munich in 2022.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4‘We just wanted it more’: How…
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