The Reason Lewandowski Left Barcelona: Disagreement Over Contract Duration
There were differing views with Barcelona which then led Robert Lewandowski to decide to leave in the summer transfer window of 2026.
Robert Lewandowski is confirmed not to be extending his contract with Barcelona and will leave in the summer transfer window of 2026.
Barcelona had actually offered a new contract for Robert Lewandowski, but the player then decided to leave.
In recent weeks, it was reported that Lewandowski was considering extending his contract with Barcelona.
The 37-year-old was reportedly willing to accept a pay cut if he stayed. In addition, Lewandowski would only be a second or third choice.
As reported by SPORT, Barcelona and Lewandowski did not reach an agreement on a new contract.
One of the reasons was because Lewandowski disagreed about the duration of the contract offered by Barcelona.
Barcelona reportedly offered a one-year contract, but Lewandowski instead asked for two years.
Lewandowski then relented by planning to accept a one-year contract with a renewal clause if he succeeded in meeting several achievements.
After deciding to leave Barcelona, Robert Lewandowski was reported to have started looking for a new club.
One of the destinations being considered by the former Bayern Munich striker is Saudi Arabia and the United States.
Robert Lewandowski is said to have received a contract offer of 15 million euros or around 305 billion rupiah per season from Major League Soccer club, Chicago Fire.
However, this offer is reportedly starting to be contested by Saudi Arabian club, Al Hilal, which is reportedly willing to pay Lewandowski’s salary of 45 million euros or the equivalent of 915 billion per season.
If Robert Lewandowski then leaves for Al Hilal, he will become the second player from Barcelona to leave for Saudi Arabia in a row after Inigo Martinez joined Al Nassr in the summer transfer window of 2025.
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