Lewandowski wants to stay at Barcelona despite MLS and Saudi interest as contract runs down

Robert Lewandowski
February 2026

Lewandowski reportedly prefers to remain at Barcelona rather than leave on a free transfer, despite a strong offer from Chicago Fire and Saudi interest. Reports say family and lifestyle factors are pulling him toward staying in Catalunya, and he wants clarity from Barca that his time is not “game over,” while Flick’s usage has also frustrated him at times.