Barcelona Open to Selling Lewandowski Amid Saudi League Interest

Robert Lewandowski, the prolific 36-year-old Barcelona striker, has attracted significant interest from Saudi Arabian clubs offering astronomical sums, including a reported €208 million annual salary plus a €30 million signing bonus. Despite these lucrative offers, Lewandowski remains committed to Barcelona, expressing his desire to honor his contract through the 2025/26 season, feeling settled in the city with his family. Barcelona, facing financial challenges and LaLiga salary cap restrictions, are open to selling Lewandowski if a substantial offer arrives, as he is one of their highest-paid players and not seen as part of long-term plans beyond 2026. The club’s coach, Hansi Flick, values Lewandowski highly and has built the team’s attacking strategy around him, making his potential departure a significant loss, although alternatives like Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo, and Marcus Rashford are available. With only one year left on his contract and no contract extension planned, this transfer window represents Barcelona's last chance to command a transfer fee for their star striker. The ongoing tug-of-war between Lewandowski’s loyalty and Saudi clubs’ financial power continues to dominate his future prospects.