“Robert Lewandowski distances himself from MLS and focuses on Italy or Barcelona.”

The departure of Robert Lewandowski from Barcelona is becoming a certainty, but the Polish forward’s final destination remains shrouded in absolute mystery. At 37 years old, Lewandowski is preparing to reject the Catalan club’s contract renewal offer, thus ensuring total freedom to choose the next challenge of his career.

In recent weeks, rumors have pointed to a possible transfer to Italy, but initially, it seemed that Major League Soccer (MLS) would be the most likely destination for the star. The Chicago Fire even made an offer in February, but the forward’s response has yet to arrive — and expectations are starting to wane.

According to recent information, the Chicago Fire are losing hope of closing a deal with Lewandowski. Almost three months have passed since the initial offer, and all indications suggest that the Pole will not wear the North American club’s jersey next season.

This scenario is further reinforced by a report from the newspaper Sport, which reveals that Lewandowski has narrowed his options down to just two: staying at Barcelona or heading to Italy. The MLS is no longer a plan for the striker, who will only consider continuing to play at an Italian club if he leaves Spotify Camp Nou.

If the departure is confirmed, the race to sign Lewandowski promises to be fierce. Juventus, Inter, and Milan are at the forefront to secure his services. Recently, Juventus held talks with the player’s representatives, while the other two Milanese giants have also expressed interest. However, the forward will only agree to join clubs that guarantee competition in the Champions League — and, at this moment, all three are in qualifying positions, although Juventus still faces risks against Como and Roma.

With this open scenario, the upcoming transfer window could bring one of the most explosive transfers in European football. Lewandowski, one of the top scorers of the last decade, is about to take a decisive step that could reshape the landscape of European football. Stay tuned, as the outcome of this saga promises to shake up the transfer market and the football world in an unprecedented way.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.