Robert Lewandowski looks to be edging closer to a move to Major League Soccer, with his time at Barcelona running down and a fresh challenge now firmly on the table. The 37 year old’s contract at the Camp Nou expires on 30 June and, despite his goals still flowing, there is a growing sense this season could be his last in European football.
Lewandowski has been a key figure for Barça since arriving from Bayern Munich, but age, wages and long term planning is starting to shape the club’s thinking. A renewal has not been ruled out completely, yet those close to the striker admit a prolonged stay in Catalonia now feels unlikely.
With that in mind, Lewandowski and his long time agent Pini Zahavi has been sounding out options. Saudi Arabia has hovered in the background, as it has with so many veteran stars, while a handful of European clubs has made tentative enquiries. But the strongest noise right now is coming from across the Atlantic.
According to reports in Mundo Deportivo, Lewandowski and Zahavi met last Sunday in Barcelona with Chicago Fire boss Gregg Berhalter, who doubles up as head coach and sporting director. The MLS side are said to be keen on making the Pole their headline name, with talks described as positive from Chicago’s point of view.
Chicago are pushing hard to land Lewandowski as their marquee signing for the 2026 season, a move that would instantly raise the club’s profile. The striker is understood to be open to the idea, though he is in no rush and wants to weigh up lifestyle, family and sporting factors before committing.
Even now, Lewandowski remains vital for Barcelona. He has already scored eight goals and supplied one assist in just 888 minutes this season, numbers that underline he is still very much a threat at the top level. Hansi Flick continues to rely on his movement and finishing, especially in tight league games.
If this does prove to be Lewandowski’s final year in Europe, it would mark the end of a glittering chapter. League titles in Germany and Spain, a Champions League crown, and goal records scattered everywhere. An MLS move would not just be a farewell tour, but another statement and for Barcelona, it may also signal the start of a new era up front, whether they are ready for it or not.
