Lewandowski Sparks Al-Hilal Comeback Talk After Tweet Nudge
3 January 2026
New Twist in the Transfer Window
Polish star Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona’s main striker in name and a regular dream for many clubs, has once again drawn attention from Al-Hilal after a social media post by Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, a club backer with serious clout.
The prince’s post followed calls to intervene and bring in a new forward during the January window, with a message that hinted Al-Hilal might act on the signal.
Shortly after the tweet, the Saudi outlet Al-Yaum reported that Al-Hilal had opened discussions with Barcelona about taking Lewandowski on loan through the end of the season.
Al-Hilal is believed to be trying to leverage Lewandowski’s current situation in Barcelona, where he sits behind Ferran Torres in the pecking order, with Torres trusted by coach Hans Flick as the primary attacker.
Rumors linking Lewandowski to the Saudi league have circulated before, though several outlets indicated he does not intend to leave Barcelona before the current season ends.
Current Frontline and Implications
Al-Hilal’s strike options include Brazilian Marcus Leonardo and Uruguayan Darwin Nunez, though the latter has not yet reached peak form since joining from Liverpool last summer.
Nunez has tallied five goals in 13 appearances and provided three assists, underscoring the team’s need for extra firepower up front.
A Lewandowski loan could offer a high-caliber option while the club navigates this tricky period, though nothing is confirmed as of now.
Punchline time: If this deal goes through, we’ll need a calculator to count how many goals Lewandowski can score on two continents. And if it falls through, Barcelona will claim it was all a clever plan to test the depth of their bench—and their WiFi signal at the training ground.
