Robert Lewandowski reportedly turned down a substantial contract offer from Saudi Arabia before ultimately signing with the Chicago Fire. His agent, Pino Zahavi, disclosed these details during an interview with SportoweFakty. Zahavi stated that the Polish forward declined an offer that included a two-year deal valued at 100 million euros per season.
According to Zahavi, Lewandowski’s decision was rooted in his desire to remain associated with FC Barcelona. “In January 2026, Robert had a two-year offer on the table worth 100 million euros per season. He rejected it because he wanted to play for Barcelona,” Zahavi confirmed.
Following his departure from the Catalan club, Lewandowski remained a high-profile target, drawing interest from several major European clubs, including Porto, AC Milan, and Juventus. However, these potential transfers did not materialize into confirmed moves. Despite the significant financial incentives presented by the Saudi league, Lewandowski opted to pursue a different path.
Ultimately, he decided to continue his professional career with the Chicago Fire. This decision suggested that despite the allure of immense wealth—offering hundreds of million euros—the player’s primary focus remained on his career trajectory and environment, which he felt was best suited for the American club at that time.
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