- Lewandowski turned down a huge offer from Saudi Arabia
- Striker chose to remain at Barcelona to compete
- Poland star had no interest in Middle East transfer
Lewandowski rejected a concrete offer from a Saudi Arabian club that would have paid him more than €100 million (£86m/$117m) per season. His agent, Pini Zahavi, revealed the staggering figure in an interview with Fakt stating that the striker opted to remain at Barcelona to compete for major European honours. Zahavi confirmed Lewandowski’s commitment to the Catalan club, describing it as “his place on earth, where he feels most comfortable.”
The Saudi Pro League has attracted numerous high-profile players, most recently Lewandowski’s former Barcelona team-mate Inigo Martínez and Bayern Munich star Kingsley Coman along with Joao Felix and Darwin Nunez. Despite the lucrative contracts on offer, Lewandowski’s decision underscores his ambition to compete at the highest level of European football. He played a crucial role in Barcelona’s domestic treble-winning campaign last season, scoring 42 goals in 52 appearances.
Lewandowski’s agent Zahavi revealed: “A year ago, he received a concrete offer. They offered him more than €100 million per season. Per season! But he preferred to fight for La Liga and the Champions League. And he almost achieved both goals.”
Speaking on his comfort in Spain, he added: “This is his place on earth, where he feels most comfortable. Besides, clubs in Saudi Arabia are overflowing with players; they don’t know what to do with them. There are limits on the number of foreigners allowed, which limits their options. But Robert didn’t want to play there anyway.”
Lewandowski is currently battling a hamstring injury. He is expected to return to lead Barcelona’s attack as they aim for continued success in La Liga and seek redemption in the Champions League after falling short in the semi-finals last season. The Polish international’s current contract with Barcelona expires in June 2026, and discussions about a potential extension until 2027 are expected in the coming months.
