Polish forward Robert Lewandowski has confirmed his departure from Barcelona at the end of June after four successful seasons. The 37-year-old joined the Catalans from Bayern Munich in 2022 and went on to score 119 goals and provide 24 assists in 191 appearances for the club.
In his final season, the former Borussia Dortmund striker netted 18 goals and added four assists in 44 appearances during the 2025/26 Spanish La Liga campaign. Lewandowski played a pivotal role in Barcelona's success, helping the team secure both La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup in the 2022/23 season, with 33 goals in 46 matches.
Lewandowski Sends Farewell Message
Robert Lewandowski has sent an emotional message to FC Barcelona, thanking the club and its supporters for their unwavering support during his time in Spain. According to Barca Blaugranes, the Polish striker expressed that the time has come to move on after achieving his objectives with the Catalan giants.
Lewandowski stated that he leaves the club feeling fulfilled after helping Barcelona win three trophies during his tenure. In his farewell message, he wrote: "After four years full of challenges and hard work, it's time to move on. I leave with the feeling that the mission is complete. 4 seasons, 3 championships. I will never forget the love I received from the fans from my very first days. Catalonia is my place on earth. Thank you to everyone I met along the way during these beautiful four years. A special thank you to President Laporta for giving me the chance to live the most incredible chapter of my career. Barça is back where it belongs. Visca el Barça. Visca Catalunya."
Barcelona Confirms Lewandowski's Exit
Spanish giants Barcelona acknowledged that they learned about Lewandowski's departure through social media. In a statement on X, the club praised the Polish forward's exemplary leadership both on and off the pitch. The statement read: "Robert Lewandowski will bring his time as an FC Barcelona player to an end at the close of the season after announcing his departure through his own social media channels. The Polish striker leaves after four seasons in the blaugrana shirt, making his mark through goals, leadership and an exemplary competitive mentality. Since arriving from Bayern Munich in 2022, Lewandowski accepted the responsibility of leading the attack and quickly became the team's main reference point in front of goal."
Osimhen Emerges as Lewandowski's Replacement
Legit.ng earlier reported that Barcelona could be preparing for life after Robert Lewandowski, as reports in Spain suggest Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has emerged as one of the club's leading replacement targets. The Catalan giants are reportedly monitoring the Nigerian international closely amid growing uncertainty surrounding Lewandowski's future at Camp Nou.
