Robert Lewandowski leaves Barcelona with ‘mission completed’

Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski said on Saturday he will leave the club this summer at the end of his contract.

The experienced Polish forward, 37, has scored 119 goals for Barcelona in 191 appearances in all competitions since joining from Bayern Munich in 2022.

Lewandowski helped Barca to three La Liga titles, including this season’s trophy, and the Copa del Rey in 2025.

“After four years full of challenges and hard work, it is time to move on,” Lewandowski said in a post on Instagram.

«I leave with the feeling that the mission is accomplished. Four seasons, three championships.»

The forward joined Barcelona at a low ebb and struggled financially, helping the country return to the Spanish throne and also compete in the Champions League.

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“Barca is back where it should be,” Lewandowski continued.

«I will never forget the love I received from the fans from my very first days. Catalonia is my place on earth.»

Lewandowski will play for the final time at Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium against Real Betis on Sunday, with coach Hansi Flick confirming he will start.

“He spoke to the team, said goodbye and said it was a great time for him here in Barcelona,” said Flick, who also coached Lewandowski at Bayern Munich.

“I’ve been working with Robert for years now and we’ve won nine together. All the titles I’ve won were with him.

«For me it is a privilege to work with him. He is a professional player… every day he gave the best with his body to be at the highest level.»

«He’s a perfect role model for young players… that’s why he’s still playing at this level.»

Flick said Lewandowski was a “fantastic human being, but also a world-class player”.

«Thank you, Robert Lewandowski, for every goal, every fight and every magical moment wearing these colors,» Barcelona said on social media. “He arrived as a star, he leaves as a legend.”

Lewandowski is one of the most prolific strikers of his generation, finishing as La Liga’s top scorer in his debut season under Xavi Hernandez.

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

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

Published on May 16, 2026