"You're ready to win the Champions League. Lewandowski, reportedly in tears, told the Barcelona players that he was leaving very proud of the work he had done and of the legacy he was leaving behind at Camp Nou."
"After his words, every player in the squad approached him to embrace him. Captain Ronald Araujo and head coach Hansi Flick also gave speeches on behalf of the team."
"Lewandowski departs Barcelona as a legend despite having been at the club for only four years, as was put by interim president Rafa Yuste. A well-respected figure in the locker room, many Barcelona players have spoken publicly about his departure and highlighted his mentality and professionalism."
"Lewandowski leaves with three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey, and three Spanish Super Cups across four seasons. Although he never managed to lift the Champions League trophy with Barcelona, he remains convinced that this team will eventually achieve it."
Lewandowski officially announced his departure from FC Barcelona at the end of the season and said goodbye to the Spotify Camp Nou during the match against Real Betis. The 37-year-old striker ends a four-year spell marked by goals and professionalism that helped Barcelona return to the top, even though the UEFA Champions League remained out of reach. After the final training session before the Real Betis match, he told the squad, reportedly in tears, that they were ready to win the Champions League. Players approached him to embrace him, with captain Ronald Araujo and coach Hansi Flick also speaking. He leaves as a legend with three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey, and three Spanish Super Cups, and he remains convinced Barcelona will eventually lift the Champions League trophy.
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