Robert Lewandowski may join Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema in an illustrious list following his exit from Barcelona at the end of the season. The Polish striker, who has represented European giants such as Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Barcelona, could spend the twilight of his career in the Middle East. Having led the Barca attack in 191 matches, Lewandowski may now bid adieu to the Camp Nou as a free agent after the ongoing campaign ends.
Lewandowski, who remains one of the top scorers in Champions League history, has reportedly landed a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia, with Al Hilal interested in taking him on board. The salary package is quite fascinating as it may lead Lewandowski to join Real Madrid legends, Ronaldo and Benzema, as one of the highest-paid players in Saudi Pro League history.
Al Hilal Make Huge Offer to Sign Robert Lewandowski
As per a report by WP Sportowe Fakty, Al Hilal have offered Robert Lewandowski a contract that may see him earn a whopping salary of €90 million per season.
The Bayern Munich legend, however, may hesitate to move to the Middle East due to the current Geopolitical tension in the region. If Lewandowski says “yes” to Al Hilal, he will become the third-highest-paid player in Saudi Pro League history, following Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.
Who Is The Highest-Paid Player in Saudi Pro League?
Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for the highest earner in the SPL. The Portuguese icon, who joined Al Nassr in 2022, currently has a salary of €208.4 million per year. CR7 is followed by his former Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema, who earns €122.45 million per year at Al Hilal.
Now, let’s take a look at the Top 5 Highest-Paid Players in Saudi Pro League.
| Player | Yearly Salary |
|---|---|
| Cristiano Ronaldo | €208.4M |
| Karim Benzema | €122.45M |
| Riyad Mahrez | €52.2M |
| Sadio Mané | €40M |
| Kalidou Koulibaly | €34.7M |
Will Barcelona Offer Contract Extension to Lewandowski?
With the Catalan giants sealing the La Liga title, the focus now shifts to player signings and contract talks. The situation is tricky for two forwards, Robert Lewandowski and Marcus Rashford. While the English winger is hoping for a permanent deal, Lewandowski also remains unsure about his future at the Camp Nou. The Polish legend has come under the radar of several clubs, including AC Milan, Juventus, and the Chicago Fire of MLS
FC Porto was also keen to sign Lewandowski, but the deal seems to have collapsed. As per recent reports, President Andre Villas-Boas feels the club won’t be able to afford Lewandowski’s high wage. “As you can imagine, it’s financially impossible for us even to think about Lewandowski,” Villas-Boas said.
