Robert Lewandowski is moving closer to a sensational exit from Barcelona as interest from the Saudi Pro League intensifies.
The veteran striker is reportedly on the verge of accepting a life-changing financial package to head to the Middle East this summer.
Al-Hilal lead the race for the Barcelona star. The future of Lewandowski at the Nou Camp is under serious scrutiny following reports that Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal have submitted a formal contract offer.
According to WP Sportowe Fakty, the Riyadh-based club is determined to land the 37-year-old as they look to bolster their attacking ranks with yet another global icon.
While various clubs including Juventus, AC Milan, and MLS side Chicago Fire have been linked with the Poland international in recent weeks, Al-Hilal have emerged as the frontrunners. The Saudi giants are reportedly close to securing his signature, with sources suggesting that Lewandowski is "close to accepting" the proposal that would end his stint in La Liga.
Lewandowski has been offered a staggering salary of €90 million per season to make the move. This would comfortably represent the most lucrative contract of his illustrious career, overshadowing his current earnings in Catalonia.
Despite previous reports that geopolitical concerns might deter the striker from moving to the Middle East, the sheer scale of the financial package appears to have changed the landscape. With Barcelona's ongoing financial challenges, a move for their highest earner could provide significant relief to the club's wage bill.
If Lewandowski completes the move to Al-Hilal, he would join an ultra-ambitious squad managed by former Inter boss Simone Inzaghi. The team already boasts stars including Karim Benzema, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Ruben Neves, and Kalidou Koulibaly. The Riyadh outfit has also added Theo Hernandez and Darwin Nunez.
A move to Saudi Arabia would signal the end of Lewandowski’s pursuit of records in the Champions League, where he has been one of the most prolific scorers in history.