The coming days could prove crucial for Robert Lewandowski's future. The Polish international is expected to make a final decision soon, with many anticipating his departure from Barcelona after four successful seasons.

According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, Lewandowski is now weighing two very different destinations, with moves to Italian clubs Juventus and Milan having been ruled out after initial enquiries came to nothing.

The MLS club Chicago Fire remain in the running. Their sporting director traveled to Barcelona months ago to personally present the project, offering Lewandowski the franchise player role in a league that also features Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann, and his former Bayern Munich teammate Thomas Muller at Vancouver Whitecaps. However, the extensive travel demands of MLS fixtures, which would cut into his family time, have given him pause.

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal is offering a contract that dwarfs the American proposal, with Polish media reporting a figure of €90 million per season.

A prolonged stay at Barcelona has not been entirely ruled out. Lewandowski has an offer on the table to remain at Camp Nou for one more season, albeit with a significant salary reduction. Before making any decision, he wants to sit down with manager Hansi Flick to understand exactly what role he would be given next season. The striker is open to a secondary position if it means mentoring a new arrival, but without a guarantee of meaningful contribution, his mind is made up.

With Sunday's match against Real Betis potentially his last at Camp Nou, a decision is expected imminently. Whether he chooses the bright lights of MLS, the lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia, or a final chapter in Barcelona, Lewandowski's next move will be one of the biggest stories of the summer transfer window.