Will Robert Lewandowski leave FC Bayern at the end of the season? The 33-year-old top scorer is currently closely associated with a move to FC Barcelona. According to current media reports, the Pole has serious thoughts about a change.
Lewandowski has been associated with a premature departure from Bayern for years. The last time things got really serious was in the summer of 2019, when Real Madrid tried to win the FIFA world footballer. At that time, however, Bayern put in their veto and the striker extended his contract with the record champions a short time later, also thanks to a substantial salary increase.
This scenario is very unlikely this summer. In addition to the difficult financial conditions, there are numerous other reasons that make Lewandowski ponder leaving FCB after seven years.
Lewandowski is open to a new challenge and unhappy in Munich
As “SPORT1” reports, Lewandowski is thinking hard about taking on a new sporting challenge in the late autumn of his career. He has won everything nationally and internationally with Bayern. He has also set numerous personal records and has long secured a place in the history books of the Bundesliga.
According to the TV station, the Pole also seems increasingly dissatisfied on Säbener Straße. Accordingly, the striker’s body language has been very negative lately both on and off the pitch. SPORT1 relies on “several team-related sources”. The attacker is also said to have often criticized the very offensive tactics of coach Julian Nagelsmann internally. Lewandowski has repeatedly let it be known publicly that he has problems with the way the 34-year-old plays when there are sometimes 5-6 offensive players on the pitch.
Calls from Barcelona and his personal career plan
It is also interesting: According to “SPORT1” information, Lewandowski drew up a clear career plan with his ex-adviser Cezary Kucharski years ago. This originally stipulated that the attacker would leave the Bundesliga for Spain and then end his career in the USA. Accordingly, Lewandowski would like to make provisions for his time after his active career and strengthen his “RL9” brand worldwide.
The Spanish La Liga dream has always been within reach and this time could be the last chance for the Pole to actively pursue his career plan again. A career end in the Bundesliga was originally never planned.
Last but not least, FC Barcelona should also offer an interesting and attractive overall package. Lewandowski is reportedly on a 2-year contract (with an option for a third year) with a salary of €35-40m at the Catalans. This would give him another tidy surcharge. Rumor has it that Lewandowski currently earns “only” 23-25 million euros at FCB. One thing is clear: FC Bayern cannot and will not offer him such numbers as in Barcelona. The Lewandowski family is also personally open to moving to Spain.