Robert Lewandowski announced on Saturday that he will leave FC Barcelona this summer when his contract expires. The 37-year-old forward confirmed his departure via an Instagram post after four seasons at the Spanish club.“After four years full of challenges and hard work, it’s time to move on,” said Lewandowski.“I’m leaving with the feeling that the mission is accomplished. Four seasons, three championships.”Lewandowski joined Barcelona from Bayern Munich in 2022 for 45 million euros ($53 million). Since then, he has scored 119 goals in 191 games across all competitions.During his time at Barcelona, Lewandowski helped the club win three La Liga titles, including the 2025-26 season, along with three Spanish Supercopa trophies and one Copa del Rey title in 2025.The Poland international joined Barcelona at a time when the club was struggling financially and trying to rebuild. He played an important role in helping the team return to the top of Spanish football and compete in the Champions League again.
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“Barca is back where it belongs,” Lewandowski continued.“I will never forget the love I received from the fans from my first days. Catalonia is my place on earth.”Lewandowski is set to play his final game at Camp Nou on Sunday against Real Betis.He has shared the No.9 role with Ferran Torres this season, moving in and out of the starting line-up. Still, he scored 18 goals as Barcelona won La Liga and the Spanish Supercopa.
