Lewandowski to leave Barcelona

Robert Lewandowski has confirmed he will leave Barcelona when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Lewandowski joined Barcelona in 2022 and has made 191 appearances in all competitions, netting 119 goals.

Across his four seasons in LaLiga, the Pole has won three LaLiga titles, including this season, as well as the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa de Espana three times.

Lewandowski has started just 15 of his 29 LaLiga appearances this season, but is still Barcelona's second-highest scorer in the competition this season, having netted 13 goals.

"After four years full of challenges and hard work, it's time to move on," Lewandowski said in a video posted to Instagram.

"I leave with the feeling that the mission is complete. Four seasons, three championships.

"I will never forget the love I received from the fans from my very first days. Catalonia is my place on earth.

"Thank you to everyone I met along the way during these beautiful four years.

"A special thank you to President Laporta for giving me the chance to live the most incredible chapter of my career.

"Barca is back where it belongs."

In each of his first three seasons at Barcelona, Lewandowski finished as the club's top scorer and won the Golden Boot in 2022-23, netting 23 times.

His most prolific season in LaLiga was last term, when he netted 27 goals.

Lewandowski will play his final game at Camp Nou on Sunday, when Barcelona face Real Betis, while his last match for the club will come away to Valencia on May 23.

The 37-year-old's next destination is unclear at this stage; he has been linked to clubs in the Saudi Pro League and MLS.