Lewandowski on the MLS Radar: Barca Contract Nears End, Saudis in the Mix
21 January 2026
Lewandowski eyes MLS offers as Barca deal nears expiry
The Polish striker Robert Lewandowski is weighing two tempting paths as his contract with Barcelona approaches its final stretch and the clock ticks toward Summer 2026.
Entering the 2025-26 season, the 37-year-old forward is in the last phase of his Catalan contract, which ends in the summer of 2026.
According to trusted journalist Florian Plettenberg on Sky Germany, Lewandowski has received real offers from MLS clubs to join during the upcoming summer window.
Plettenberg noted online that the striker has shown clear interest in moving to the United States.
He added that several MLS teams are competing for his signature, including Chicago Fire, which has begun positive initial contacts, amid chatter of joining MLS stars like Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.
Beyond the American option, the Saudi league remains a serious financial possibility, as does a move to another European club that offers a suitable sporting challenge.
It is worth noting that Lewandowski’s Barca contract ends in 2026, retirement is not on the table for now, as he insists on continuing his elite career despite a reduced role this season in a lineup favoring Ferran Torres in the starting XI.
The future remains open to various possibilities, with anticipation surrounding decisions by the player and the Catalan club in the coming months.
Punchline 1: If he ends up in MLS, Barca fans may finally admit that speed is relative when you’ve got Messi-level acceleration on your side—just not on the field this season.
Punchline 2: Whether in MLS or the Saudi league, Lewandowski’s next chapter promises to be more of a headache for defenders than a headache for fantasy managers.
