Anna Lewandowska revealed she hoped to stay in Barcelona until the end, marking a reluctant cross-Atlantic move that tested her readiness for sudden upheaval, Plejada reported. The transition concluded a four-season chapter in Catalonia and shifted the family’s daily routine to the United States.

Reluctant Departure from Catalonia

The decision to leave Spain arrived only after lengthy negotiations regarding Robert Lewandowski’s professional future. Anna Lewandowska admitted she held out hope for a resolution that would keep the family in Barcelona until the final moments. Initially, she did not take the Chicago option seriously because a move to the United States had never formed part of their long-term plans, according to her statements in WP SportoweFakty. The determination of Chicago Fire to secure the Polish striker ultimately shifted the landscape, forcing a relocation across the Atlantic Ocean after four seasons at Camp Nou.

Tearful Farewell at Camp Nou

The reality of the departure crystallized during Robert Lewandowski’s farewell appearance at the club’s stadium. Anna Lewandowska described rushing to the venue by scooter through heavy traffic, arriving with doubts about whether the moment was actually happening. Standing on the turf alongside her daughters, she watched her husband and youngest daughter, Laura, embrace in tears. According to Interia  Sport, club president Joan Laporta approached her on the pitch during the emotional scenes and offered reassurance regarding the future, telling her that the city would always remain their home and that they could return whenever they wished.

Embracing Chicago While Looking Back

Initial fears of the massive lifestyle shift gradually gave way to a smoother daily routine in Illinois, where the family has moved out of a temporary hotel into a permanent residence. Speaking to WP SportoweFakty, Lewandowska noted that while the pace of competition is not as intense as in Munich or Barcelona, the family maintains a multi-home mindset rooted in Poland and Spain. She confirmed that a return to Barcelona remains a certainty once her husband eventually brings his playing career to a close.