Robert Lewandowski has stated that his move to Bayern Munich is “over” and has said he does not believe the club will keep him against his will.
The striker wants to join Barcelona after reaching a verbal agreement on a three-year contract, but Bayern have insisted that he stay in the last season of his contract.
Speaking at a press conference with Poland ahead of Wednesday’s Nations League home game against Wales, Lewandowski said: “My time at Bayern is over. I don’t see any chance of continuing to play in this club “.
The 33-year-old has been with Bayern since 2014 and is expected to show flexibility in terms of transfer. “Bayern is a serious club and I don’t think they will keep me, I don’t want to play for them anymore,” he said. “A move is the best solution. I hope they don’t stop me. “
Two weeks ago, Bayern President Herbert Hainer said there was no room for maneuver. He told German television channel Sport1: “Robert has a contract until 2023. It’s time he will play with us.”
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Hainer noted that Lewandowski had joined Bayern for free after his contract with Borussia Dortmund expired and said the club was ready to lose him with nothing in a year’s time. “There is no substitute for a world-class player,” Hainer said. “He has a contract, so I guess he fulfills it. It’s his right not to extend his contract.”
Lewandowski has scored 35 Bundesliga goals in 34 games this season and 13 goals in 10 Champions League games.
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