Robert Lewandowski arrived in Barcelona in 2022, quickly hitting the ground running and becoming one of the great idols of the fans. In a transfer closed for €45 million, arriving at almost 34 years old and with many expectations, he has more than delivered with his performance. So far, he has scored 101 goals in 3 seasons and is heading into the fourth with a clear goal: to help win the Champions League.
He will do so with a more secondary role, at 37 years old and knowing that in the vast majority of matches he will start from the bench. However, he has accepted that role because he wants to lift the sixth "Orejona" in Barça's history. To do so, he has had to set aside his ego and, in addition, postpone a top-level offer from Saudi Arabia.
100 million for Lewandowski
This summer, Robert Lewandowski has been clear at all times that he wanted to fulfill his contract with Barça. That is how it will be. This has led him to postpone a top-level offer from Saudi Arabia, for which he would have earned €100 million per season, as his agent Pini Zahavi explained.
Meanwhile, what "Madrid-Barcelona" has been able to confirm is that this top-level offer will remain on the table in 2026, when his time at Camp Nou will finally come to an end. As soon as it ends, he will be given an honorable farewell and will be allowed to leave freely. He will then head to Saudi Arabia, where he will enjoy his golden retirement from soccer.
Nothing has been signed, but everything has certainly been agreed with PIF. They will let him choose his destination from the entire league, trying to join one of its top teams. There, he will meet legends of European and world soccer, being able to play his last matches while cashing in.
Golden era in Barcelona
Since his debut, Lewandowski has posted impressive numbers: 101 goals and 20 assists in 149 official matches. His stats not only reflect his scoring ability, but also his influence on the collective play, linking up with his teammates and creating space in attack. Under his offensive leadership, Barça regained competitiveness in LaLiga and in European competitions, adding titles and offering a more vertical and decisive style of soccer.
The Polish striker, with his experience and winning mentality, became a role model for the young talents of La Masia, passing on values of hard work, discipline, and ambition. However, his time at Camp Nou has an end date: summer 2026, when his contract will expire.
Hansi Flick, aware of his importance, will keep trusting him as a key piece until the end of his time at the club, but the club is also planning its generational transition.
When his farewell comes, Robert Lewandowski will leave Barça as one of the greatest strikers in its recent history, with a legacy marked by decisive goals, titles, and an indelible mark on the hearts of the culer fans.