“It is possible that was my last game for Bayern” – Robert Lewandowski confirms desire to leave Bayern Munich as Barcelona move seems imminent


“It is possible that was my last game for Bayern” – Robert Lewandowski confirms desire to leave Bayern Munich as Barcelona move seems imminent

In a recent press conference, Robert Lewandowski said that he wants to leave Bayern Munich this summer amid reports that Barcelona is poised to sign him.

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Robert Lewandowski anticipates swift progress after he asked to leave Bayern Munich amid reports Barcelona are ready to offer the 33-year-old star striker a three-year contract. The 33-year-old striker, who reached 50 goals for the season by netting a header in Bayern’s final match of the campaign on Saturday, has made it clear he does not see his future at the Allianz Arena.

“I spoke to Hasan Salihamidzic and told him that I had made a decision not to extend my contract with Bayern,” Lewandowski told Polish broadcaster Viaplay. “Both sides must think about the future. I informed the coach of my decision. I am not renewing the contract, and now the most important thing for both parties is to find a good solution.

“It is very possible that this was my last game for Bayern. I have one more year on the contract, everything will be clarified in the near future. We want to find the best solution for me and the club. Both sides want the decision to quit in the summer or stay for the final season as soon as possible,” he added.

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Bayern must either sell him and bring in useful funds or face losing the Poland striker on a free transfer in 12 months’ time. Keeping a disenchanted player would be a risk and Lewandowski urged all parties to find a positive outcome.

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Lewandowski finished as the Bundesliga’s leading scorer for a seventh season, in the league alone, he managed 35 goals, and that form has seen him strongly linked with LaLiga giants Barcelona.

It is reported that a fee in the range of €35-€40 million will be enough to get the services of the 33-year-old. Barca have financial issues to iron out before any deal could go ahead, as head coach Xavi pointed out on Saturday.

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He has not spoken directly about Lewandowski to confirm Barca’s interest, but Xavi could use a prolific goalscorer if his team are to challenge Madrid for domestic silverware next season.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid could yet bring in Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain to pair up with Benzema, and that would add to the influence on Barca to make their own statement signing.

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