Lewandowski's agent reveals Barcelona exit details and Chicago Fire move
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Robert Lewandowski's agent, Pini Zahavi, stated that Joan Laporta wanted the striker to remain at Barcelona but the coaching staff had other plans. Lewandowski left at the end of last season when his contract expired, despite Laporta's desire for him to stay. He declined a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia earlier this year due to a preference for playing at Barcelona. Eventually, Lewandowski signed a lucrative contract with Chicago Fire that ranks as the second-highest in MLS, following Lionel Messi's deal.
- •Lewandowski's contract at Barcelona expired at the end of last season.
- •Laporta expressed a desire for Lewandowski to stay longer at the club.
- •Coaching decisions influenced Lewandowski's exit from Barcelona.
- •Lewandowski declined a €100 million offer from Saudi Arabia.
- •He signed with Chicago Fire, securing the second-highest MLS contract.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Joan Laporta wanted Robert Lewandowski to stay’ – Pini Zahavi opens up on striker’s Barcelona exit
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