Al Hilal Eyes Barcelona Striker Robert Lewandowski Next After Kylian Mbappe

Al Hilal Eyes Barcelona Striker Robert Lewandowski Next After Kylian Mbappe

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at July 26, 2023 at 8:42 AM
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  • Al Hilal has set its sights on signing Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski
  • The Saudi Pro League club wants a deal wrapped up for a potential move in 2024
  • Lewandowski joined Barcelona last summer from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich

Robert Lewandowski is the next target lined up for a mega offer from Al Hilal as Saudi Pro League clubs continue their raid of top talents in European football.

The 34-year-old Pole striker enjoyed an outstanding debut season at Barcelona, scoring 33 goals and leading the Catalan giants to the La Liga title.

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Robert Lewandowski has resumed preseason training with Barcelona and is expected to lead the Catalans attack this season. Photo by Pau Barrena
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According to Goal, Al Hilal are set on offering Lewandowski a contract for 2024 despite seeing their previous quest turned down by top European targets.

With three years remaining on Lewandowski’s contract, Al Hilal are confident in their ability to persuade the Barcelona forward to join the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema in Saudi Arabia next summer.

Barcelona manager Xavi has reiterated how important Lewandowski is for the Catalan giants, but the La Liga champions’ financial struggles could make a deal possible for Al Hilal to snap up the Poland striker by 2024.

Mbappe uninterested in Al Hilal's bid

Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe is currently uninterested in relocating to Saudi Arabia and playing outside of Europe despite a world-record deal from Al Hilal waiting for his signature, SB Nation reports.

Al Hilal have tabled a world-record bid of €300million for the 24-year-old forward, which has been accepted by Paris Saint-Germain who are eager to offload the wantaway striker this summer.

Mbappe is also set to receive a pay package of €700million if he accepts the deal from the Saudi Pro League side, allowing him to join Real Madrid after one year in the Middle East.

Mbappe’s family accept Al Hilal's bid

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Kylian Mbappe's family is prepared for the 24-year-old superstar to accept Al Hilal's offer, which would consequently make him the highest-earning footballer globally.

Al Hilal, have reportedly made a staggering €300m bid to Paris Saint-Germain to secure the services of Kylian Mbappe.

This proposed deal involves a one-year contract for the Frenchman, entailing a jaw-dropping €700m salary.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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