Lewandowski Set To Quit Barcelona As Kane Equals Suarez’s Legendary Goal Record

The Poland international recently announced that he will leave Camp Nou this summer when his contract expires in June, ending a highly productive spell in Spain. During his time at Barcelona, Lewandowski has scored 119 goals in 191 appearances.

Speaking ahead of Sunday’s La Liga fixture against Real Betis, Flick praised the veteran forward, highlighting his professionalism and leadership within the squad.

“It’s been a great chapter for him. For me, it’s been a privilege to work with him because he is a true professional,” Flick said at his pre-match press conference.

“He is a role model, which is why he is still performing at this level. Now he wants a new challenge, and we respect that.”

Lewandowski’s impending exit marks the close of a significant attacking era for Barcelona, with the club expected to rebuild its forward line in the upcoming transfer window.

Meanwhile in Germany, Harry Kane delivered a standout performance, further cementing his place in the record books.

The Bayern Munich striker scored a hat-trick in a 5-1 Bundesliga victory over FC Köln at the Allianz Arena, taking his season total to 58 goals across all competitions.

According to OptaJoe, Kane’s tally is the highest by a player in Europe’s top five leagues since Luis Suárez scored 59 goals for Barcelona in the 2015–2016 season.

Since joining Bayern Munich from Tottenham Hotspur in 2023, the England captain has enjoyed an exceptional debut campaign, helping the club secure the Bundesliga title and reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League.

He will now shift focus to the DFB-Pokal final, where Bayern Munich are set to face Stuttgart next weekend.