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Barcelona\u2019s Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring his side\u2019s opening goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Osasuna and Barcelona in Pamplona, Spain, Saturday, May 2, 2026. (AP Photo\/Miguel Oses)<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

BARCELONA, Spain \u2014 Prolific scorer Robert Lewandowski will leave Barcelona at the end of the season, the Spanish club said Saturday.<\/p>

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The Poland striker, who turns 38 in August, was widely expected to be on the move with his contract set to expire.<\/p>\n

Lewandowski joined Barcelona<\/a> from Bayern on a 45 million euro ($52 million) transfer in 2022, when his new club was in serious financial trouble and still reeling from the exit of Lionel Messi. Lewandowski was seen as a key piece of its rebuilding effort.<\/p>\n

He went on to help Barcelona win three Spanish league titles in four seasons, including this campaign<\/a> , and one Copa del Rey, while scoring an impressive 119 goals in 191 appearances.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter four years full of challenges and hard work, it\u2019s time to move on. I leave with the feeling that the mission is complete,\u201d Lewandowski wrote on Instagram.<\/p>

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Lewandowski did not say in his message what\u2019s next for his career. He has been linked with a move to Juventus or to leagues outside Europe.<\/p>\n

Lewandowski lost the status of being the undisputed first-choice striker for Barcelona coach Hansi Flick this season, as the former Bayern coach often preferred the speed and hustle of the younger Ferran Torres.<\/p>\n

Lamine Yamal, who has played on Lewandowski\u2019s right, praised his attack partner.<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you for everything, for your goals, your leadership, and for believing in me since day one,\u201d Yamal wrote on Instagram. \u201cI learned so much from you, on and off the pitch. You will always be a legend.\u201d<\/p>\n

Barcelona has two games left this season. It hosts Real Betis on Sunday and visits Valencia on May 23.<\/p>

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AP soccer: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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