Barcelona star Marc-André ter Stegen has taken to social media, to send a farewell message the way of soon-to-be former teammate Robert Lewandowski.
This of course comes fresh off the veteran frontman announcing his imminent departure from the Spotify Camp Nou.
After months of speculation regarding a potential renewal, Lewandowski’s summer Barcelona exit was at last made official this week.
In a lengthy post online, the 37-year-old confirmed that his Blaugrana adventure will be coming to an end upon the season’s close.
After four years full of challenges and hard work, it's time to move on.
I leave with the feeling that the mission is complete. 4 seasons, 3 championships.
I will never forget the love I received from the fans from my very first days.
Catalonia is my place on earth.
Thank you… pic.twitter.com/xrggN3Gisv
— Robert Lewandowski (@lewy_official) May 16, 2026
Messages of good luck and congratulations have since come pouring in for a player who racked up a trio of La Liga titles across his four years in Catalunya’s capital.
And as alluded to above, adding his name to this list of well wishers on Sunday was on-loan Barca star Marc-André ter Stegen.
In a post on his ‘X’ account, shot-stopper Ter Stegen wrote:
‘Robert (the way I usually say it because it sounds so nicely formal), it was a pleasure having you at FC Barcelona. Your hard work, professionalism, and character are what made you the person and player you are today. Keep doing what you’ve always done best — scoring goals. Wishing you and your family nothing but the very best for this next chapter. Big, big hug!!’
Robert (the way I usually say it because it sounds so nicely formal 😅),
It was a pleasure having you at @fcbarcelona. Your hard work, professionalism, and character are what made you the person and player you are today.
Keep doing what you’ve always done best — scoring… pic.twitter.com/I1UlxaNLSh
— Marc ter Stegen (@mterstegen1) May 16, 2026
Conor Laird – GSFN