Lewandowski to Leave Barcelona, Saying “Mission Complete”

Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski announced on Saturday that he will depart the club at the end of his contract this summer.

The 37‑year‑old Polish striker, who joined from Bayern Munich in 2022, has netted 119 goals in 191 appearances for Barcelona across all competitions.

During his tenure, he contributed to three La Liga championships—including the current season’s title—and the 2025 Copa del Rey victory.

“After four years full of challenges and hard work, it’s time to move on,” Lewandowski said in a post on Instagram. “I leave with the feeling that the mission is complete. Four seasons, three championships.”

He arrived when Barcelona was in a low phase and facing financial difficulties, and he helped the club regain its position at the top of Spanish football and compete in the Champions League.

“Barca is back where it belongs,” Lewandowski added. “I will never forget the love I received from the fans from my very first days. Catalonia is my place on earth.”

His final appearance for Barcelona will come at Camp Nou on Sunday in a match against Real Betis, with coach Hansi Flick confirming that Lewandowski will start.

“He spoke with the team, said goodbye, and that it was a great time for him here in Barcelona,” Flick said, recalling that he also coached Lewandowski at Bayern Munich. “I’ve worked with Robert now for years, and we won together nine trophies; all the titles I’ve won were with him.”

“For me it’s a privilege to work with him. He’s a professional player… every day he gave the best with his body to be at the highest level,” Flick continued. “He’s a perfect role model for young players… this is why he’s still playing at this level.”

Flick described Lewandowski as a “fantastic human, but also a world‑class player.”

“Thank you, Robert Lewandowski, for every goal, every (bit of) fight, and every magical moment wearing these colours,” Barcelona posted on social media. “He arrived as a star, he leaves as a legend.”

Lewandowski is regarded as one of the most prolific strikers of his generation and finished as La Liga’s top scorer in his debut campaign under Xavi Hernandez.

This season, Flick rotated him up front with Spain international Ferran Torres, with Lewandowski scoring 18 goals in 44 games.

The striker has not confirmed his next destination, but he has been linked with clubs in Saudi Arabia and the United States.

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