‘It seems Robert Lewandowski was forced to leave’ – Striker now an ‘unwanted player’ at Barcelona

TL;DR

Robert Lewandowski is reportedly being pushed out of FC Barcelona, with suggestions he may move to Saudi Arabia or MLS when his contract expires. Former player Jan Tomaszewski claims Lewandowski is now seen as 'unwanted' by both teammates and management.

Key points

Robert Lewandowski is likely leaving FC Barcelona.
Jan Tomaszewski claims Lewandowski is seen as unwanted.
Potential moves include Saudi Arabia or MLS.

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Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona during the La Liga EA Sports 2025/26 ''El Clasico'' match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou Stadium in May 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Robert Lewandowski appears to be heading towards the exit door at Barcelona and is being tipped to head to Saudi Arabia or MLS when his contract expires. Poland legend Jan Tomaszewski believes that Lewandowski is being pushed out of Barcelona, claiming the club will only make an “embarrassing offer” to the veteran and that the players have lost faith in striker. “It seems Robert was forced to leave. It’s clear that Robert is, how should I put it, an unwanted player, both by the players and by the Barcelona management, ” he told Super Express. “I’m convinced that if he receives another offer to stay at Barcelona, it will be embarrassing. A player like that shouldn’t allow himself to be dragged through that. “The players aren’t really behind Robert when it comes to play, because they’re not passing the ball to him the way they used to play him at Bayern Munich.” Tomaszewski has been outspoken about Lewandowski’s future throughout this season. The former goalkeeper said last month the striker should ” and bizarrely claimed Hansi Flick had “ruined” the team.

Q&A

Why is Robert Lewandowski considered an unwanted player at Barcelona?

Robert Lewandowski is viewed as unwanted due to a lack of support from teammates and an embarrassing contract offer from the club, according to Jan Tomaszewski.

What are the potential destinations for Robert Lewandowski after leaving Barcelona?

Lewandowski is being tipped to move to either Saudi Arabia or Major League Soccer (MLS) when his contract with Barcelona expires.

What did Jan Tomaszewski say about Lewandowski's situation at Barcelona?

Jan Tomaszewski stated that Lewandowski seems forced to leave Barcelona and that players have lost faith in him, indicating he is not receiving the same support as before.