After Barca vortex: Lewandowski leaves Munich?

Main problem identified at FC Bayern

Created: 04/11/2022, 19:10

By: Patrick Mayer

Irreplaceable goalscorer?

Robert Lewandowski at Bayern Munich.

© Sven Hoppe/dpa

As Polish media reports, Robert Lewandowski wants to leave FC Bayern and join FC Barcelona.

One reason speaks for a departure from Munich.

Munich – A transfer rumor like thunder over Säbener Straße in Munich *: Robert Lewandowski had reached an agreement with FC Barcelona about a change, reported on Monday (April 11) the Polish media

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unison.

In this way, both sides would have adjusted the terms of the contract.

Robert Lewandowski to FC Barcelona?

Reports of alleged intention to change

The (at least) public TV broadcaster

refers in its report to a "source from the player's close circle".

Furthermore, an alleged conversation between Lewandowski and CEO Oliver Kahn is reported, which according to

information did not take place.

I hear that for the first time.

Lewandowski on a statement by Salihamidzic

Ironically, before Bayern's all-important quarter-final second leg in the Champions League against FC Villarreal* (Tuesday, 9 p.m., here in the live ticker), there is a new twist in Lewandowski's personnel.

FC Barcelona has never denied interest in a transfer.

On the contrary: the Catalan media have repeatedly reported intensified courtship for the 33-year-old super striker from Poland.

His contract with the German Bundesliga record champion * expires in the summer of 2023.

Is Robert Lewandowski leaving Munich?

FC Bayern is under pressure

If he does not extend until this summer, FC Bayern* would have to sell him after this season in order to achieve a reasonably representative fee.

The situation is tricky for the Bundesliga giants*.

Lewandowski has already won everything there is to win with Munich.

And: The attacker was recently irritated by statements made by sports director Hasan Salihamidzic.

The former Bundesliga professional had confirmed on

that the club would do everything possible to keep its goalkeeper.

Lewandowski then said in an interview with the same broadcaster: "I'm hearing that for the first time."

Is poker about perceived lack of appreciation?

At least one main reason is currently emerging as to why the talks at the Säbener are obviously faltering.

And a change takes on more concrete forms.

Because: According to Spanish

, Barca is advertising a four-year contract until 2026. As the

and

write, however, Bayern only want to extend their personified goal threat by another year until 2024.

And according to media reports, that should not suit him at all.

Because he wants to play at the top level for years to come.

Robert Lewandowski: Bayern Munich or FC Barcelona?

Or another club?

Bundesliga connoisseur Marcel Reif also believes that the focus is on the running time.

“Is it about the future, or is it about extending the present?

And I think they're pondering that in Munich.

Do we renew with deserving masters of the sport who are still performing?

But how long?

And for how long do we extend?", The former cult commentator explained on Monday at

: "That's what it's going to be about, the running time.

Not a million more or less.

Bayern are at a crossroads.”

In the video: Lewandowski comments on Haaland's possible move to Bayern

Will this crossing lead Lewandowski soon to the Spanish Mediterranean coast?

FC Barcelona* has shone back to its former glory under coach and club legend Xavi in ​​recent weeks.

As of April 11, the Catalans are unbeaten in 14 straight La Liga games.

Among other things, Barca won 4-0 against leaders Real Madrid (1st), 1-0 against Sevilla FC (2nd) and 4-2 against Atlético Madrid (5th).

They are not the worst sporting results in the chain of arguments.

In which the contract period is obviously far ahead.