Lewandowski, currently with the Polish national team and 37 years old, explained that he aspires to make the best possible use of the remaining period of his career “on a sporting and emotional level.”
In his statements to (TVP Sport), the player, who is playing his fourth and final season in his current contract with Barcelona, stated: “I will soon be ready to make a decision about the path I would like to take, and I will see what my options are.”
The Barcelona scorer, who has scored 108 goals since joining the team in 2022, confirmed that he is dealing with his future calmly and patiently, saying: “I am comfortable. I don’t know where I will be or what I will do in a few months. I don’t have to do anything, and I don’t feel any rush.”
The Blaugrana star spoke about the impact of his move from Germany to the city of Barcelona after spending more than a decade with Dortmund and Bayern Munich, explaining: “Moving to Barcelona and living in a different culture has really changed me. The birth of my two daughters began to crack the shell that had formed over many years.”
Lewandowski confirmed that playing alongside young talents at Barcelona, led by Lamine Yamal, was one of the most important sources of inspiration for him as a veteran player, saying: “I am very happy to have many young players who are over 18 years old. They give me a dose of energy. I feel very comfortable among them. I remember how I was at their age. I am older than some of my teammates’ fathers, and they treat me like a father. It’s strange, but very positive.”
He continued, explaining that he needed to “discover new feelings within him,” noting that last season was an example of this after he scored 42 goals and contributed to Barcelona winning the Spanish League, the King’s Cup, and the Spanish Super Cup.
He added: “It is an individual competition, but I play a team sport. The team sometimes helps in achieving goals or titles. It was a very successful season for me, in which I scored a lot of goals and won several championships, which confirms that my level was very high.”
The Barcelona striker explained that, after many years of pressure and high expectations, he sometimes needs external motivators, saying: “Over time, I have gained a new perspective on many things. My career is coming to an end, but as long as I continue to play football, I want to take advantage of it to the fullest, athletically and emotionally. I want to enjoy the moment and take full advantage of it.”
He continued: “When I look back, I find that I did not have time to enjoy many years of my career. The motives and focus sometimes decreased, and it was difficult to achieve new successes. But with maturity I see things differently. I am happy to know that the end will come, and that I will not be able to return to what has passed.”
Lewandowski has entered the list of candidates in a poll for the best Polish athlete of 2025, a title he has won three times before. The winner is scheduled to be announced on January 10, 2026 during the Polish Sports Champions ceremony. The list of candidates also includes star Iga Swiatek and volleyball player Wilfredo Leon.
Lewandowski said: “They are a group of exceptional athletes, and having my name among them again gives me a great sense of pride.”
The record remains held by skier Justyna Kowalczyk, who won the award 5 consecutive times between 2009 and 2013.
Robert Lewandowski is one of the most prominent strikers in the history of modern football, and possesses exceptional scoring abilities that have made him a shining star at the club and national team level alike. Lewandowski was born on August 21, 1988 in Warsaw, Poland, and began his football career in the local football academy, where he showed from a young age a unique talent for scoring goals and moving skillfully inside the penalty area.
He began his professional career with Znicz Pruszków club, then moved to Lech Poznań, where he began to prove himself as a player capable of making a difference. With Lech Poznań, Lewandowski contributed to the team winning the Polish league title, and attracted attention thanks to his high scoring rates, making him a target for major European clubs.
In the summer of 2010, Lewandowski moved to Borussia Dortmund, Germany, to begin a new stage of brilliance on the European scene. Under the leadership of coach Jürgen Klopp, the player developed significantly and played a prominent role in transforming his team into a powerful force in the German League and the Champions League.
Lewandowski was a symbol of scoring stability, as he scored crucial goals in major matches, especially in the Champions League, and contributed to Dortmund winning the Bundesliga title twice in a row in the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 seasons. After years full of success with Dortmund, Lewandowski moved to Bayern Munich in the summer of 2014, to continue his brilliant career and become one of the most effective strikers in the history of the Bavarian club.
During his time with Bayern, he scored more than 300 goals, achieving Bundesliga records, including breaking the record for the most goals in a single season. He also led the team to win many local and continental titles, most notably the 2019-2020 Champions League, where he was the most prominent star in the tournament and scored crucial goals in the final rounds.
At the international level, Lewandowski was the mainstay of the Polish national team. He participated in the World Cup and European Cup tournaments, and contributed directly to Poland’s qualification for the finals by scoring crucial goals, making him the all-time top scorer for the Polish national team. His experience and leadership presence on the field made him a role model for young players in Poland and abroad, in addition to his ability to play under pressure and achieve results in crucial moments.
In the summer of 2022, Lewandowski moved to Barcelona to take on a new challenge in the Spanish League. Despite the difference in style between the Bundesliga and La Liga, the player was able to adapt quickly and show his great impact with the Catalan team, and continue writing new chapters in his career full of goals and achievements.
Throughout his career, Lewandowski was distinguished by his ability to score from all angles, his physical strength, his tactical intelligence, and his ability to play as a center forward. These qualities have made him a true legend, not only in Germany and Poland, but at the European and world level, confirming that records and individual awards are only a reflection of his talent and hard work throughout his career.
