Barcelona close to parting ways with star player… and the player has decided his next destination

Barcelona’s resounding 4-0 defeat to Sevilla in La Liga left the team on 19 points, giving Real Madrid the opportunity to reclaim the top spot before the international break. This crushing loss has increased pressure on the club’s management and players, particularly following a poor overall performance in which Polish striker Robert Lewandowski clearly showed a decline in form.

Barcelona now appears to be preparing for a decisive move to part ways with Lewandowski after a series of underwhelming performances, most notably his missed penalty against Sevilla, which turned out to be a pivotal moment that could have changed the outcome in Barcelona’s favor. His lack of the physical sharpness required to press defenders, due to his advancing age, has reportedly led the club’s management and coaching staff to reassess his future with the team.

According to Spanish press reports, most notably from Radio Catalunya, Barcelona has not yet received any official offers for Lewandowski, whose contract runs until the summer of 2026, despite his standout performances last season. However, the same reports suggest that the Catalan club is leaning toward not extending his contract, mainly because of his recent decline in form.

Meanwhile, Lewandowski has repeatedly expressed his happiness at Camp Nou and his desire to remain for at least one more season, which highlights a clear contrast between the player’s wishes and the club’s intentions.

At the same time, Saudi clubs, particularly Al-Hilal, are closely monitoring developments regarding Lewandowski’s future with Barcelona. This comes especially in light of speculation that the club may be open to letting him leave. It is worth noting that Lewandowski has previously downplayed interest in a move to the Saudi Pro League, but he may reconsider if Barcelona continues to move toward releasing him or opting not to renew his contract.

The question of whether Lewandowski will stay or leave remains unresolved, with intense anticipation from fans and media alike as the winter transfer window approaches, which could bring major changes to the Blaugrana squad.