Robert Lewandowski shoots down Barcelona exit question

Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski has offered a blunt response to rumours he could leave the club this summer.

Lewandowski enjoyed his best-ever campaign in Catalonia as the 36-year-old moved onto 101 goals in 147 appearances across three seasons.

2024/25 featured his strongest single-campaign tallies, with 27 scored in La Liga and 42 overall, as he narrowly missed out to Kylian Mbappe in the Golden Boot race.

Despite his ruthlessness in front of goal, rumours over his long-term future remain, as he prepares to turn 37 in August.

As Lewandowski heads off on his summer break, the veteran striker told an interview with German outlet Bild that he has no intention of leaving, with his full focus on Barcelona.

“I’ve won more than 30 titles in my career. But I’m ready for more,” he said.

“It’s not an issue for me. I’ll stay next season. Right now, all I have on my mind is Barcelona. Our team will be even better next season.”

Lewandowski’s current Barcelona contract runs until June 2026, but both parties could take up the option to extend for another 12 months, if his performance level is maintained.

Barcelona will keep a close eye on Lewandowski during the off-season as they look to ensure he returns for preseason in top condition.

The No.9 has already pulled out of Poland’s squad for their June games due to exhaustion from his domestic campaign.

“Due to the circumstances and the intensity of the club season, the coach and I have jointly decided I will not participate in the Polish national team’s training camp in June.”

That call has drawn some criticism from within Poland, with one of the two games a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Finland, as he starts one of the longest breaks of his career with 7-8 unoccupied weeks on the horizon.