Two years after <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> left the club, the new face of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona">Barcelona</a> is <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/robert-lewandowski">Robert Lewandowski</a>. There was a chance of seeing them together in Spain this season, but the Argentine star ultimately decided to play for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a>.



Leo’s arrival in South Florida has revolutionized the league, leading to a significant increase in ticket prices, attendances and <a href="https://tv.apple.com/channel/tvs.sbd.7000?itsct=tv_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1000lS8e&amp;ct=BolavipUS" rel="sponsored nofollow">MLS Pass on Apple TV</a> subsribers. And of course, he delivered magical moments on the field.



That being said, though Messi is undoubtedly the biggest star to ever join the league, Major League Soccer had already attracted world-renowned players in the past. In fact, Lewandowski recently revealed he considered playing there way before Messi’s move.



<h2>Will he join Messi? Robert Lewandowski says he also considered MLS move</h2>



“Before the coronavirus pandemic, the idea of MLS was firmly in my mind,” Lewandowski told As. “But somehow I changed my mind afterwards. After the chapter at Barcelona, that’s difficult to imagine.



“Saudi Arabia?I don’t even think about that. I’m super happy at Barcelona, in the team, in the city, with my family. As a person, I’m happy.”


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<h2>When does Robert Lewandowski’s contract with Barcelona expire?</h2>



Robert Lewandowski signed a four-year contract with Barcelona in the summer of 2022, which means his deal will expire in June 2026.

Lewandowski following in Messi's footsteps?: 'MLS was firmly in my mind'

Lewandowski following in Messi's footsteps?: 'MLS was firmly in my mind' - Bolavip US

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/robert-lewandowski" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Robert Lewandowski</a> moved to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Barcelona</a> from Bayern only a year ago in the summer, and he could have come very close to partnering with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a> in his second season at Camp Nou. The Polish skipper quickly won the hearts of Blaugrana supporters and was instrumental in the team’s success last season, which included league and cup titles in Spain.



Even more impressively, the former striker of the Bundesliga giants won the trophy for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/la-liga" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">La Liga</a>‘s top goalscorer in the 2022-23 season (with 23 goals), edging out <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/karim-benzema" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Karim Benzema</a>. Even though he was an integral component of Barcelona’s ambitions, the experienced ace was recently linked to a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/benzema-kante-and-the-stars-who-have-joined-cristiano-ronaldo-in-saudi-arabia-20230619-BUS-13951.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">transfer to Saudi Arabia</a>.



Those rumors were quickly shot down, but he recently dropped a hint about when and where he may end his career. The 34-year-old striker seems unfazed by his advanced age, suggesting that the Blaugrana may continue to rely on him for the foreseeable future.



<h2>When does Robert Lewandowski plan on retiring and where?</h2>



Robert Lewandowski told Catalan outlet Mundo Deportivo that he plans to retire in the near future when questioned about his plans. Also, the veteran has suggested that he is open about the possibility of staying with Barcelona until his retirement.



“My retirement? It’s close. It is very possible that I will finish my career in Barcelona,&nbsp;where I and my family feel very comfortable. I felt I scored five or six goals less because I had to do other things. My role was important not only on the pitch but also off it, I had to fit in a new role.


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“Only after my contract ends, I will start asking myself if I want to keep playing. Today I am happy in Barcelona. I feel like I’m at a club that suits me. So I want to fulfill my contract there,” he added.

Robert Lewandowski unveils retirement plans: What's next for Barcelona star after failed Lionel Messi partnership? - Bolavip US

Robert Lewandowski unveils retirement plans: What's next for Barcelona star after failed Lionel Messi partnership?

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona">Barcelona</a> got back to the top in Spain, but they’re far from satisfied. Now that they’ve finally won the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/la-liga">LaLiga</a> title after years of wait, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/robert-lewandowski">Robert Lewandowski</a> and company want to challenge for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/champions-league">UEFA Champions League</a> title.



Barca haven’t been crowned in Europe since 2015, when the offensive trio of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a>, Luis Suarez, and Neymar (MSN) led them to glory in Germany. Many things have happened since then, but the club aims to recover continental prominence.



The front office seems to be working on it, as Messi could return as a free agent in the summer. In the meantime, it looks like Lewandowski is also trying to help by tempting a former Bayern teammate to join him at the Catalan club.



<h2>Robert Lewandowski persuades Joshua Kimmich to join him at Barcelona</h2>



“I would say to Joshua Kimmich that coming to Barcelona is worth it”, Lewandowski said, via SB Nation. “The environment here is different than in Bavaria. They are two big clubs, but everything is different. Of course the daily life, the language, the experience, the challenges…everything”.



Joshua Kimmich would certainly be an interesting addition for Barca, since his style of play matches with Xavi Hernandez’s soccer philosophy. Besides, with Sergio Busquets gone, Barcelona could use extra help in the middle of the park.



However, any deal for Kimmich may not come cheap. Since he’s still under contract until 2025, Bayern will probably have a high asking price, one that Barca may not be able to afford in the foreseeable. Still, it’s too soon to tell.

Robert Lewandowski recruits former teammate at Bayern to join him and Lionel Messi at Barcelona - Bolavip US

Robert Lewandowski recruits former teammate at Bayern to join him and Lionel Messi at Barcelona

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/robert-lewandowski">Robert Lewandowski</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> could join forces next season. With the Argentine star running out of contract at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/psg">Paris Saint-Germain</a>, a return to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona">FC Barcelona</a> seems to be on the cards.



One of the biggest storylines about this potential reunion is the fact that Messi and Lewandowski would be teammates for the first time in their careers. That would be a talking point not only because of their talent, but also because of their beef after the 2021 Ballon d’Or ceremony.



Following Messi’s seventh award, the Pole striker seemed to take a shot at him, and there was some tension between them in the following months. However, that’s all water under the bridge now.



<h2>Robert Lewandowski wants to play with Lionel Messi in Barcelona</h2>



“I want to play with Messi here in Barcelona,” Lewandowski told Pole outlet Meczyki, via Goal. “He has changed his style in recent years. It is easier to play with players who understand football as deeply as he does.



“Messi’s playing style has evolved in recent years. He thinks differently, and positions himself differently on the pitch. He has a unique sense. We would definitely use it. Where will I put it on the pitch? You’ll have to ask Xavi about that.”



Needless to say, they’d make one of the most interesting duos in Europe. Even if they’re not getting any younger, both Messi and Lewandowski still have enough left in the tank to make Barça a competitive team in Europe again.

Robert Lewandowski gets real on the possibility of teaming up with Lionel Messi after Ballon d'Or controversy - Bolavip US

Robert Lewandowski gets real on the possibility of teaming up with Lionel Messi after Ballon d'Or controversy

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/robert-lewandowski" target="_blank">Robert Lewandowski</a>, a striker for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona" target="_blank">Barcelona</a>.&nbsp;has been involved in multiple court issues recently, most of which have concerned whether he should serve a suspension for accumulation of cards and the amount of time he would miss. In the meantime, he has been going&nbsp;through a legal procedure with his former agency. 
Before 2018, the prolific striker&nbsp;was represented by agent Cezary Kucharski, and now he is handled by Pini Zahavi. According to Rzeczpospolita from Poland and the Catalan newspaper Sport, the Polish agent was attempting to blackmail Lewandowski. 
Kucharski is alleged to have demanded payment to keep quiet about potential accounting fraud. But now the Barca ace is suing his former representative&nbsp;in court, as the trial began in February. The 34-year-old forward had also shown a willingness to try settling the dispute out of court via mediation. 
<h2>What did Lewandowski's former agent say of the player and his wife?</h2> 
In contrast to Lewandowski, who was willing to sit down and talk with his former agent, Kucharski has decided to take their dispute to the media. "What Lewandowski and his wife&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/the-incredible-girlfriends-and-wives-of-the-qatar-2022-world-cup-stars-20220630-0002.html" target="_blank">[Anna Lewandowska]</a>&nbsp;show in the media is the work of PR specialists", he said in&nbsp;a recent interview for Onet Sports Review. 
"It was already noticeable in their behavior, that they deeply believed that they were king and queen, and they treated people almost as subjects or objects, including me. Someone had been telling them that for many years, and then it was picked up in the form of a strategy that had to behave like a ruler, like the king of Poland". 
 
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In addition, he made it clear that he is not afraid of the judicial process. "He [Robert Lewandowski] may think that under the influence of [his lawyer Tomasz] Siemiatkowski and the state prosecutor's office, and his deal with them, I will freak out and let him go."

Robert Lewandowski's ex-agent rips into Barcelona ace and his wife despite accusations of blackmail

Even though <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Which-players-and-coaches-didnt-vote-for-Lionel-Messi-at-The-Best-FIFA-2022-20230228-0010.html" target="_blank">Lionel Messi</a> never had any problems with another player off the field, the 2022 Ballon d'Or results appeared to change thar. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/why-robert-lewandowski-celebrates-his-bayern-goals-with-clenched-fists-20220408-0039.html" target="_blank">Robert Lewandowski</a> lost to the Argentine star and didn't seem to take it&nbsp;well. 
Messi congratulated the Pole striker during the gala, saying Lewandowski deserved to have won the award by then. Surprisingly, the former Bayern star made headlines by saying he hoped Messi's comments were honest and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/2021-ballon-dor-robert-lewandowski-breaks-silence-takes-shot-at-lionel-messi-20211206-0021.html" target="_blank">not just "empty words."</a> 
It's all water under the bridge now, Lewy later tried to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/2021-ballon-dor-robert-lewandowski-clarifies-his-comments-on-lionel-messi-20211207-0012.html" target="_blank">set the record straight</a> and has shown&nbsp;nothing but respect for Messi since then. In fact, he would welcome the PSG star with open arms at Barcelona. 
<h2>Lewandowski wants to play with Messi at Barcelona</h2> 
"Messi belongs to Barcelona, it&rsquo;d be incredible to see him back here. We know his place is Bar&ccedil;a," Lewandowski told Mundo Deportivo, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano.&nbsp;&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know what&rsquo;s gonna happen but I hope that next season Messi can play here and we can be together." 
Messi's possible return&nbsp;to Barcelona is definitely one of the biggest storylines heading into the end of the season, as his future with Paris Saint-Germain looks up in the air. Messi's deal is up in the summer, so he controls his own destiny. 
Barcelona would have to make a financial effort to add Messi to their wage bill, but it's safe to say it would be worth it. With Messi and Lewandowski together, they'd have a powerful duo. 
 
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Robert Lewandowski reacts to Lionel Messi's possible return to Barcelona

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Lewandowski-posts-on-social-media-how-hes-enjoying-Bayerns-win-over-Messis-PSG-20230308-0042.html" target="_blank">Robert Lewandowski </a>is one of the best goal scorers of the last 20 years, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Real-Madrid-destroy-Barcelona-4-0-to-reach-Copa-del-Rey-final-Funniest-memes-and-reactions-20230405-0033.html" target="_blank">Barcelona</a> striker has a grand total of 567 club goals in 781 matches. This season the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Lewandowskis-success-triggers-surprising-clause-FC-Barcelona-ready-to-pay-Bayern-20230202-0008.html" target="_blank">34-year-old</a> is showing no signs of slowing down with 27 in 35 games for the Catalan giants. 
Back in his Borussia Dortmund days, the Polish striker had interest from Premier League side <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Wrexham-sign-former-Manchester-United-star-for-promotion-push-20230324-0010.html" target="_blank">Manchester United</a> and received a call from none other than Sir Alex Ferguson. Despite the interest, then Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp blocked the transfer. 
Now in an interview with BILD, Lewandowski shed some light on what happened to his move to Manchester United and how he had difficulty understanding Sir Alex Ferguson. 
<h2>Robert Lewandowski on Manchester United move</h2> 
"I remember the moment exactly. We had a friendly with Dortmund in preparation, I think against Bochum. I was subbed at half-time. I looked at my mobile phone in the dressing room. There was a text message with the sender +44. Ferguson had tried to call me and then sent me a message. He wanted to talk to me. 
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&ldquo;I was still in the dressing room, I took a shower and called him back, in a quiet corner. My English wasn&rsquo;t as good as it is today. He has a strong Scottish accent. I was so focused on understanding what he meant. Ferguson tried to be considerate, spoke slowly. 
"I was 22 years old, it was a special moment. I spoke to Aki Watzke and Jurgen Klopp in the camp. I wanted to go to Man Utd. But they said: &lsquo;No chance, Robert. We need you. You have to stay&rsquo;.&rdquo; 
 
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Robert Lewandowski’s on why he did not join Manchester United after his Borussia Dortmund days

Despite being part of FC Barcelona, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Why-is-Robert-Lewandowski-not-playing-for-Barcelona-vs-Real-Madrid-20230301-0045.html" target="_blank">Robert Lewandowski</a> still has some love for Bayern Munich. The Polish striker reacted to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Bayern-vs-PSG-TV-Channel-how-and-where-to-watch-or-live-stream-online-free-20222023-UEFA-Champions-League-in-your-country-20230307-0014.html" target="_blank">victory of his former club over Lionel Messi's PSG</a> in the Champions League, showing how he was enjoying this win. 
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Lewandowskis-success-triggers-surprising-clause-FC-Barcelona-ready-to-pay-Bayern-20230202-0008.html" target="_blank">Robert Lewandowski</a> is one of the most important players in history of Bayern Munich. During his time with them, the Polish forward scored 344 goals and won eight Bundesliga titles. 
Now he's with FC Barcelona, but of course Bayern Munich is still in his heart. In the Round of 16 of the 22/23 Champions League, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Lionel-Messi-destroyed-by-French-press-with-outrageous-grade-in-PSGs-loss-against-Bayern-20230215-0016.html" target="_blank">German squad defeated PSG</a>, and Lewandowski showed his support for his former club. 
<h2>Robert Lewandowski doesn't forget his Bayern Munich's days and celebrates their win over PSG</h2> 
Lewandowski played nine years for Bayern Munich before signing with FC Barcelona in 2022. The Polish striker won everything with the German side, so he's considered as a legend for them and the love is mutual. 
During the second leg of the Round of 16 of the 22/23 Champions League, Bayern Munich faced PSG at the Allianz Arena. The team coached by&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Bayern-eliminate-Messi-and-Mbappes-PSG-of-the-Champions-League-Funniest-memes-and-reactions-20230308-0043.html" target="_blank">Julian Nagelsmann </a><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Bayern-eliminate-Messi-and-Mbappes-PSG-of-the-Champions-League-Funniest-memes-and-reactions-20230308-0043.html" target="_blank">defeated Lionel Messi's squad</a> with a final 2-0 score (3-0 aggregate), which led to Lewandowski's reaction. 
"Let's go, FC Bayern," the Polish striker posted on Instagram alongside a flexing arm emoji. He enjoyed his former team's victory and proved there's still love in his heart for them. 
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Lewandowski posts on social media how he's enjoying Bayern's win over Messi's PSG

On Thursday, March 2, 2023, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Why-is-Pedri-not-playing-for-Barcelona-vs.-Real-Madrid-in-the-Copa-del-Rey-20230301-0018.html" target="_blank">Real Madrid</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Treated-like-product-Ex-La-Masia-talent-takes-swipe-at-Barcelona-over-new-Messi-burden-20230301-0017.html" target="_blank">Barcelona</a> will meet in the first leg of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Real-Madrid-vs-Barcelona-Probable-lineups-for-this-2022-2023-Copa-del-Rey-game-20230228-0039.html" target="_blank">2022-23 Copa del Rey Semi-Finals</a> at Stadium Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid.&nbsp;They will face for the 37th time in&nbsp;La Copa. 
The head-to-head record favors Barcelona, who have won 16 of the previous cup meetings, while Real Madrid have&nbsp;won 12 and there have been eight draws. The most recent Copa del Rey match between these two giants took place on February 27, 2019, and concluded in a 3-0 victory for the Catalan side. 
Although this will be their first meeting since then, the outcome will decide which&nbsp;team will have&nbsp;the upper hand heading into the second leg. The Blaugrana are still dangerous despite the absence of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Lewandowskis-success-triggers-surprising-clause-FC-Barcelona-ready-to-pay-Bayern-20230202-0008.html" target="_blank">Robert Lewandowski</a> due to their lethal scoring attack. 
<h2>Why is Robert Lewandowski&nbsp;missing first leg of Copa del Rey El Clasico?</h2> 
Unfortunately for Barcelona, striker Robert Lewandowski suffered a hamstring injury&nbsp;last&nbsp;weekend and will miss Thursday's first leg of their Copa del Rey Semi-Final matchup against rivals Real Madrid. The Pole&nbsp;is anticipated to miss <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Neither-Messi-nor-Lewandowski-Cristiano-Ronaldo-once-revealed-who-should-have-won-2021-Ballon-dOr-20230121-0014.html" target="_blank">two weeks of action</a> after sustaining the injury in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Almeria. 
According to a statement released by Barca, "Lewandowski has a strain in his left hamstring." The club did not provide an estimate for how long he would be out of action. However, as per Spanish publication&nbsp;Relevo, he may also miss the&nbsp;next league games against Valencia on March 5 and Athletic Bilbao on March 12. 
Nonetheless, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Little-empathy-missing-Barcelona-boss-Xavi-addresses-Alejandro-Garnachos-provocative-celebration-20230225-0021.html" target="_blank">Xavi Hernandez</a>&nbsp;will be hoping his superstar striker&nbsp;is well enough to play in the March 19 La Liga match at Camp Nou against Carlo Ancelotti's team. The Catalans also anticipate having Lewandowski back for the second leg of their Copa del Rey showdown on April 5. 
 
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