Barça’s Big Decision: Lewandowski to Leave as Two Key Reasons Shape the Move
2 December 2025
Key reasons behind the decision
Barcelona has decided not to renew Robert Lewandowski's contract, which runs through the end of the current season, ending four years of service at the club.
Lewandowski, now 37, joined Barcelona four seasons ago from Bayern Munich for a transfer fee of 45 million euros, becoming a central figure in their attack.
According to The Athletic, Barcelona has settled on not extending the deal, meaning the Polish striker will leave the Blaugrana when the campaign concludes.
Earlier Spanish outlets argued that age and a perceived drop in form are behind the decision, as the club weighs long-term plans.
Lewandowski's name has already been linked with AC Milan and he has reportedly attracted interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia.
What comes next
Fans are eyeing a Camp Nou showdown as Barca hosts Atletico Madrid in the 19th round of La Liga for the 2025-26 season.
Barça sits top of the table with 34 points from 14 matches, and coach Hans Flick will look to capitalize on home support to extend the lead.
Punchline 1: If aging were a transfer fee, Lewandowski would be the most expensive old-timer in Europe.
Punchline 2: Barca says they want to keep experience—guess they’ve bought a time machine and realized the calendar is undefeated.
