Robert Lewandowski to Leave Barcelona, Will He Choose Saudi Arabia or MLS?

KOMPAS.com - Polish striker Robert Lewandowski is reportedly set to end his journey with Spanish La Liga giants, Barcelona, as his contract expires at the end of this season.

Robert Lewandowski has spent the last four seasons with Barcelona and has reportedly received a verbal offer for a one-year contract extension.

However, strong indications suggest that Robert Lewandowski is heading for a departure.

The decision for Lewandowski to leave is believed to be related to the terms of the extension offered by the club’s management.

The player is reportedly being asked to accept a significant pay cut and will be placed as a backup striker, a situation that has become increasingly apparent in the team’s lineup in recent weeks.

However, Porto President, Andre Villas-Boas, immediately dismissed the rumours.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Villas Boas stated that the deal was ‘financially impossible’, which also closes the possibility of the striker moving to the Iberian Peninsula.

The news of the former Bayern Munich striker’s departure is becoming increasingly widespread. Journalist Matteo Moretto stated that the player is almost certain to leave.

The same was said by Polish journalist, Tomas Wlodarczcyk, who told Sport that Lewandowski is ‘very close’ to announcing his departure.

The home match against Real Betis this weekend could potentially be his last chance to say goodbye to the Camp Nou crowd.

The value of the contract offered is said to be around 30 million euros per season for a duration of three years.

In addition to the Middle East, the United States is also a major destination. A team from Major League Soccer (MLS), Chicago Fire, has openly shown their interest.