BARCELONA:
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski mentioned Saturday he’s leaving the membership this summer season on the finish of his contract.
The veteran Polish ahead, 37, scored 119 targets for Barcelona in 191 video games throughout all competitions since becoming a member of from Bayern Munich in 2022.
Lewandowski helped Barca to a few La Liga titles, together with this season’s trophy, and the Copa del Rey in 2025.
“After 4 years stuffed with challenges and laborious work, it is time to transfer on,” mentioned Lewandowski in a publish on Instagram.
“I go away with the sensation that the mission is full. 4 seasons, three championships.”
The ahead joined with Barca at a low ebb and struggling financially, serving to restore them to the Spanish throne and likewise compete for the Champions League.
“Barca is again the place it belongs,” continued Lewandowski.
“I’ll always remember the love I acquired from the followers from my very first days. Catalonia is my place on earth.”
Lewandowski will play for the final time at Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium on Sunday towards Actual Betis, with coach Hansi Flick confirming he’ll begin.
“He spoke with the group, mentioned goodbye, and that it was a good time for him right here in Barcelona,” mentioned Flick, who additionally coached Lewandowski at Bayern Munich.
“I’ve labored with Robert now for years, and we received collectively 9 (trophies), all of the titles I’ve received have been with him.
“For me it is a privilege to work with him. He is knowledgeable participant… on daily basis he gave the very best along with his physique to be on the highest degree.
“He is an ideal function mannequin for younger gamers… that is why he is nonetheless taking part in at this degree.”
Flick mentioned Lewandowski was a “incredible human, but in addition a world-class participant”.
“Thanks, Robert Lewandowski, for each objective, each (little bit of) struggle, and each magical second carrying these colors,” mentioned Barcelona on social media. “He arrived as a star, he leaves as a legend.”
Lewandowski is likely one of the most prolific strikers of his technology and completed as La Liga’s high scorer in his debut marketing campaign beneath Xavi Hernandez.
This season Flick rotated him up entrance with Spain worldwide Ferran Torres, with Lewandowski scoring 18 targets in 44 video games.
The striker didn’t verify his subsequent vacation spot however has been linked with golf equipment in Saudi Arabia and the USA
