Lewandowski quickly became a crucial part of Xavi's squad, impressively netting 23 goals in 34 league appearances during the 2022-23 season, which played a significant role in Barcelona securing their first La Liga title since 2019. Despite missing some matches due to injury this season, he has managed to score six goals in 13 competitive games.
While Lewandowski is considered the primary striker for Barcelona, reports suggest that several MLS clubs in the USA have expressed interest in acquiring his services during the off-season. It's mentioned in a report by TUDN USA that multiple teams in the MLS are eyeing Lewandowski as a potential candidate to fill one of their designated player spots.
However, it's worth noting that MLS faces competition from clubs in the Saudi Pro League, who also have a strong interest in recruiting a player of Lewandowski's caliber. Despite rejecting offers from Saudi Arabia in the past, it remains uncertain whether Lewandowski would entertain future offers from the Middle East. Given his substantial contract, it's expected that any potential transfer fee for Lewandowski would be substantial.
Currently, Lewandowski is under contract with Barcelona until the summer of 2026, with an option for an additional year. On the pitch, Lewandowski recently played the full duration of Barcelona's disappointing 1-0 loss to Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League. He'll be looking to help Barcelona return to winning ways in their upcoming home league match against newly-promoted Alaves on Sunday.
