Barcelona attacker torn between Saudi Arabia and MLS move as exit nears | Barca Universal

"The Polish international is expected to make a final decision on his future, with many expecting him to leave Barcelona after four successful years. Lewandowski is now weighing up two very different destinations, with a move to Italy ruled out after Juventus and Milan's enquiries came to nothing. Chicago Fire remain in the running. The MLS club's sporting director travelled to Barcelona months ago to personally present the project."

"They are offering Lewandowski the franchise player role in a league that also features Leo Messi, Antoine Griezmann and his former Bayern Munich teammate and close friend Thomas Muller at Vancouver Whitecaps. However, the extensive travel demands of MLS fixtures, which would eat into his family time, have given him cause for pause. Al-Hilal, meanwhile, are offering a contract that dwarfs the American proposal, with Polish media reporting a figure of €90 million per season."

"It has not been entirely ruled out. Lewandowski has an offer on the table to stay at the Camp Nou for one more season, albeit with a significant salary reduction. Before making any decision, he wants to sit down with Hansi Flick to understand exactly what role he would be given next season. The striker is open to a secondary position if it means mentoring a new arrival, but if no guarantee of meaningful contribution is forthcoming, his mind is made up."

"With Sunday's match against Real Betis potentially his last at the Camp Nou, a decision is expected imminently."

Lewandowski is expected to make a final decision about his future in the coming days. A move to Italy is ruled out after Juventus and Milan inquiries did not progress. He is weighing an MLS offer from Chicago Fire, including a franchise player role, but concerns about extensive travel and reduced family time have slowed his decision. Al-Hilal is offering a contract far larger than the American proposal, reported at €90 million per season. A prolonged stay at Barcelona remains possible for one more season, but would require a significant salary reduction. He wants to meet Hansi Flick to confirm his role next season and is willing to accept a secondary position if mentoring a new arrival is meaningful.

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