Robert Lewandowski confirms FC Barcelona exit, which clubs are leading the race for the veteran forward?

Robert Lewandowski has officially announced that he will leave FC Barcelona at the end of the season. He spent four years with the Catalan giants. The veteran striker shared the emotional news through Instagram. He confirmed that his contract will expire this summer and that he is ready for a new chapter in his career.The 37-year-old forward reflected on his successful spell in Spain and thanked the club, fans, and president Joan Laporta for supporting him during an important phase of his career. Lewandowski said he leaves Barcelona with pride after helping the club win three league titles in four seasons. He also described Catalonia as a special place that will always feel like home to him.Robert Lewandowski joined FC Barcelona from FC Bayern Munich in 2022 and quickly became one of the team’s most important players. During his time with the Spanish club, the Polish striker scored 119 goals and provided 24 assists in 191 competitive appearances. Despite his age, he remained a reliable goalscorer and played a major role in Barcelona’s domestic success.Reports suggest that Barcelona were willing to offer Lewandowski a new contract. However, the proposed deal reportedly included reduced wages and a smaller role in the squad. With the striker still believing he can compete at the highest level, both sides appear ready to move in different directions this summer.Several clubs are now showing strong interest in signing the experienced striker. Teams from Saudi Arabia and Major League Soccer are closely monitoring the situation. However, Juventus and Chicago Fire FC are currently viewed as the strongest contenders.Chicago Fire are reportedly preparing a huge financial package to convince Lewandowski to move to the United States. Sporting director Gregg Broughton has publicly confirmed the club’s admiration for the striker. Reports claim the MLS side are ready to offer around €15 million per season, while performance bonuses could increase the total amount to nearly €20 million annually.Lewandowski reportedly likes the idea of becoming one of the biggest faces of Major League Soccer after his exit from FC Barcelona. A similar pattern was followed by Lionel Messi as he left Paris Saint Germain for Inter Miami. Meanwhile, Juventus are also interested in bringing the experienced forward to Italy as they continue searching for attacking reinforcements ahead of next season.