Robert Lewandowski will conclude his tenure at Barcelona at the end of the season, opting to depart the club when his contract expires. The 37-year-old striker had a renewal offer from the newly-crowned La Liga champions, but he has chosen to pursue a new chapter in his career.

In recent weeks, reports indicated that Lewandowski faced challenges regarding his contract renewal. Key points from the negotiations included:

• Barcelona proposed a significant wage reduction.
• Lewandowski would need to accept a position as second or third choice in the striker lineup.
• He requested a two-year deal, while the club only offered one year.

Despite being willing to consider a one-year deal with a conditional second year based on performance objectives, Barcelona remained firm on their 12-month contract offer.

With the renewal talks stalling, Lewandowski is now set to explore his next destination. Reports suggest he is likely to head to Saudi Arabia. He recently received a lucrative offer from MLS side Chicago Fire for €15m per season, but Al Hilal has outbid them with an offer of €45m annually.

Lewandowski had shown interest in joining Chicago Fire, but the overwhelming offer from Al Hilal appears to sway his decision. If confirmed, he would become the second player in two seasons to transition from Barcelona to the Saudi league, following Inigo Martinez, who joined Al-Nassr in 2025.