Lewandowski’s La Liga Spotlight: When a Rumor Becomes a Debate
28 septembre 2025
Former Polish goalkeeper Tomaszewski sparked wide controversy with remarks about Robert Lewandowski's future, proposing that the Barcelona forward should end his chapter in Catalonia and move to the Saudi Pro League, following in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.
The timing is notable as Lewandowski continues to shine for Barcelona, making a move to a less competitive league a hot topic for debate.
Lewandowski, now 37, joined Barcelona in the summer of 2022 from Bayern Munich, where he was among the world's best forwards.
Last season he featured in 34 league games and scored 27 goals, playing a pivotal role in Barcelona's title win.
This season the Pole has started strongly, with four goals in seven league matches; his latest strike against Real Sociedad helped his side win 2-1 and take the lead in La Liga, ahead of Real Madrid who sit 18 points behind.
Under coach Hansi Flick, Barcelona has been delivering attacking football that is both effective and entertaining.
Flick's system has relied on a flexible attacking trio that includes Lewandowski alongside Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal, with Rafinha providing additional width and Marcus Rashford offering further options in rotating front lines.
In an interview with Super Express Sport, Tomaszewski urged Lewandowski to leave Barcelona and move to Saudi Arabia, arguing that "Robert should close the Barcelona chapter and join a Saudi club, as some of the world's best have done—except Messi. Lewandowski isn't a favorite in the team, and the best players do not pass him the ball."
The stance surprised many, given Lewandowski's central role in Flick's plans and the absence of clear tensions within the squad.
Tomaszewski also criticized Ousmane Dembélé as a Ballon d'Or finalist and claimed the French winger's impact in European competition justified his recognition.
He added: "Robert has made the Ballon d'Or top-30 ten times; he should have been among the top ten." These remarks reflect his frustration with Lewandowski's ranking but do not necessarily reflect the on-field reality.
He did not stop there, blasting Flick as well, saying Barcelona could win the Champions League but he "hopes Flick won't extend his contract because he is not doing a good job." He cited a recent loss to Inter Milan in the Champions League as evidence of failure, overlooking Barca's league triumph last season and a strong campaign this season.
These remarks appear exaggerated, as Flick is widely regarded as one of the top coaches today, having steered Barcelona to impressive results while blending youth with experience.
Lewandowski's future remains a talking point. His contract runs until 2026, with an option to extend by one year. Given his continued form, it seems unlikely he would consider a move to a less competitive league like Saudi Arabia in the near term.
If he does depart, major European clubs would compete for his signature, alongside potential offers from Saudi clubs, but Lewandowski appears keen to continue playing at the pinnacle of European football.
The Saudi Pro League has already attracted stars like Ronaldo and Benzema thanks to substantial financial offers, but for Lewandowski the move would likely be financial rather than sporting, as he remains central to Barça's plans.
In any case, the Saudi league's growing appeal remains a topic of debate among fans and pundits, as Barcelona continues to lead La Liga and fight for European glory.
In short, the headlines may keep changing, but Lewandowski's influence at Barcelona shows no sign of waning—while rumor mill snipers line up their takes, time will tell where his next chapter unfolds.
Punchline 1: If transfer rumors were goals, this story would be a hat-trick—three headlines, one ball still in Barcelona's net.
Punchline 2: And in the comedy of football, timing is everything; Lewandowski's timing in La Liga is perfect, even if the Saudi-side chatter is a bit overcooked pizza.
