Overview
- Lewandowski confirmed he will leave FC Barcelona when his contract expires and will become a free agent in June, with the club giving him an emotional send-off at Camp Nou on May 17.
- In a tearful address to teammates after the final training session, he told the squad “You’re ready to win the Champions League,” and received embraces from the full first team.
- Across four seasons at Barcelona he scored 119 goals in all competitions and helped the club win seven trophies, including three LaLiga titles, a Copa del Rey and three Spanish Super Cups.
- Head coach Hansi Flick warned that replacing Lewandowski’s goals, experience and leadership “will not be easy,” emphasizing the sporting challenge for Barcelona this summer.
- LaLiga general director Javier Gomez said the move will free about €24 million in wages, which could help Barcelona return to the 1:1 financial rule and shape summer recruitment, while any reports about specific suitors remain unconfirmed.