Robert Lewandowski, the 37-year-old Polish striker, announced he will leave Barcelona when his contract expires in summer 2026 after four seasons at the club [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]. Lewandowski joined Barcelona in 2022 from Bayern Munich [2, 3, 6, 7, 8].
During his time with Barcelona, Lewandowski scored 119 goals in 191 or 192 appearances across all competitions, according to most sources [1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8], though one source claims 199 goals [9]. He helped the club win three La Liga titles, including the 2025-26 championship clinched on May 16 with a 2-0 victory over Real Madrid, where Lewandowski made a late appearance [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. He also won the 2025 Copa del Rey and three Spanish Supercopa titles [2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 8].
Lewandowski endured several injuries over the past year and started only 15 of 29 league matches this season, scoring 13 league goals [1, 2, 4, 5]. He also scored a key goal in a 2-1 win over Osasuna in May that helped Barcelona's title run [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. This season, he has roughly 18 goals in all competitions in 44 games, sometimes alternating with Ferran Torres [7, 8].
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick described Lewandowski as "a professional player" and "a perfect role model" who has won nine trophies with the club, calling him "a fantastic human, but also a world-class player" [2]. Lewandowski thanked Barcelona fans in an Instagram post on May 16: "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. Four seasons, three championships. I will never forget the love I received from the fans from my very first days. Catalonia is my place on Earth" [1].
Lewandowski’s final home match for Barcelona will be today, May 18, 2026, against Real Betis at the Spotify Camp Nou. Barcelona's last match of the season, and Lewandowski's overall final game for the club, is scheduled for May 21 away at Valencia [2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 8].
He has received offers from clubs in Saudi Arabia, Italy, and the United States, including Al Hilal and Chicago Fire [1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]. Lewandowski has been credited with helping fill the void left by Lionel Messi and restoring Barcelona's competitiveness following the club’s financial crisis [3, 6, 7, 9].
