Robert Lewandowski at FC Barcelona, it’s as if it were done. As revealed The Parisian Friday, the Polish striker will sign in Catalonia in the coming days. A time mentioned as a possible destination for the former Dortmund player, Paris Saint-Germain will therefore not sign the 2nd for the 2021 Ballon d’Or.
Bayern Munich itself indicated on Saturday that the Pole was on the verge of joining Spain. “We have a verbal commitment from Barcelona,” said its president Herbert Hainer in comments taken up by the club’s Twitter account. “It’s good for both parties that we have clarity. Robert is a very deserving player, he has won a lot with us. We are extremely grateful to him,” he added. A little later in the day, FC Barcelona confirmed an “agreement in principle” with the player who only has to satisfy the medical examination.
A clear desire to look elsewhere
For almost two months now, the native of Warsaw has clearly shown his desire to change air. “I spoke to Lewa. In the conversation, he told me that he did not want to accept our contract extension offer and that he would like to leave the club, ”said Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic on May 14 at the microphone of Sky Sport. Comments made even before the last match of the 2021-2022 season of the Bavarian club.
Subsequently, FC Barcelona emerged as the main candidate to recover the striker. On July 7, Joan Laporta, the Blaugrana president confirmed that he had sent an offer to the Munich club. Recently, the Pole was talked about for repeated delays in Bayern training, reflecting his desire to leave.
Author of 50 goals in all competitions last season, Robert Lewandowski is now considered the best striker on the planet, alongside Karim Benzema. Last season, with his 41 goals scored in the Bundesliga, he broke legend Gert Müller’s record. Performances which, however, did not allow him to win the Ballon d’Or 2021, finally won by Lionel Messi.