Robert Lewandowski leaves FC Barcelona

Robert Lewandowski said on May 16 that he will leave FC Barcelona at the end of the season, ending a four-year spell at the club. Barcelona confirmed the departure in a statement on its website after the Poland striker posted a farewell message on social media. The club said Lewandowski will make his public farewell to supporters in Sunday’s home match against Real Betis at Spotify Camp Nou. Hansi Flick, speaking before that game, said Lewandowski had already addressed the squad and said his goodbyes. ### What exactly did Lewandowski say in his farewell? Lewandowski said in a video message that Barcelona had been “the most incredible chapter” of his career, according to the club’s transcript of his remarks. Barcelona’s coverage of the announcement said the striker described his four seasons in Catalonia in those terms after deciding to move on at the end of the campaign. (fcbarcelona.com) May 16 was the date Barcelona used for both its news report on the departure and the related farewell coverage. The club said Lewandowski announced the decision through his own social media channels before it published its confirmation. (fcbarcelona.com) ### What did Barcelona say he achieved at the club? Barcelona said Lewandowski is leaving with 119 goals in 191 appearances, which makes him the club’s 14th-highest scorer of all time. The club said he joined from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2022 and became the team’s main reference point in attack. (fcbarcelona.com) The 2022-23 season brought 33 goals in 46 matches and the Pichichi Trophy with 23 league goals, Barcelona said. The club added that Lewandowski finished with 42 goals in 52 appearances in 2024-25, scored 26 goals in 2023-24 and had 18 this season at the time of the announcement. (fcbarcelona.com) Barcelona said Lewandowski won seven trophies during his time at the club: three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey and three Spanish Super Cups. The club also said his first season helped deliver La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup in 2022-23. (fcbarcelona.com) ### What did Hansi Flick say before the Betis match? Hansi Flick said Lewandowski “deserves a big farewell” and called it a privilege to coach him. Barcelona’s account of Flick’s pre-match news conference said the striker had spoken to teammates and said his goodbyes shortly before the coach addressed reporters. (fcbarcelona.com) Flick said Lewandowski was “a true professional” and “a role model,” according to the club’s report. The coach added that the club would miss him and that the player wanted “a new challenge,” which the team respected. ### Did Joan Laporta respond publicly? (fcbarcelona.com) Joan Laporta posted a video tribute on May 16 after Lewandowski confirmed his exit, according to reports that cited the Barcelona president’s social media account. In the message, Laporta thanked Lewandowski and said the striker had left a lasting mark on the club and in Catalonia. (fcbarcelona.com) Laporta’s post described Lewandowski as more than a sporting talent and thanked him for joining Barcelona during a difficult period for the club, according to the same reports. Barcelona’s official website also highlighted “Reaction to Robert’s departure” among its featured items after the announcement. (foot-africa.com) ### When and where is his farewell to supporters? Barcelona’s official website listed FC Barcelona against Betis for Sunday, May 17, at 21:15 CEST at Spotify Camp Nou. The club’s home page placed that game immediately alongside its farewell coverage for Lewandowski. The same fixture is the penultimate league match of the season for Barcelona, with a final game away to Valencia scheduled for Saturday, May 23, according to the club calendar. (foot-africa.com) Those are the last two dates Barcelona has listed before Lewandowski’s departure takes effect at season’s end. (fcbarcelona.com)