WARSAW, Poland (AP) – Robert Lewandowski’s time at Bayern Munich seems to be over.
The Polish striker, who has been linked with a move to Barcelona, said in a press conference on Monday before the training session of his national team that a transfer would be the best result for all sides.
“As of today, one thing is certain, that my history with Bayern Munich is over, and after all that has happened in recent months, I can’t imagine a good cooperation,” said Lewandowski. which with the Bavarian club extends one more season.
His comments on what happened in recent months may have referred to Bayern’s offer to extend his contract, an idea he rejected.
Lewandowski added: “I am aware that the transfer will be the best solution for both parties. I believe that Bayern will not stop me (by force) just because I have the opportunity.”
He was speaking in Warsaw before the Polish League of Nations match against Wales on Wednesday.
Sitting next to him, Polish coach Czeslaw Michniewicz said: “Today it looks like Bayern will use this year of contract and Robert will have to stay. will focus on work.
“I’m sure a new impetus in the form of a change of league and environment will only have a positive effect on Robert and he will be able to pursue his dreams.”
The 33-year-old striker previously told Polish station Eleven Sports that it would be “difficult to know if I will still play for Bayern next season”.
Lewandowski’s agent Pini Zahavi and Barcelona have verbally agreed a three-year deal, but Bayern have been firm in their position that the player is not for sale.
Lewandowski’s latest comments, the strongest to date, are unlikely to be well received in Munich, where Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidžić and CEO Oliver Kahn have said he will fulfill his contract.
He has scored 312 goals in 384 Bundesliga games with Bayern and former club Borussia Dortmund.
Lewandowski scored 35 goals in 34 appearances last season to become the top scorer in the Bundesliga for the fifth consecutive season, and the seventh overall.
He broke the old Bundesliga goal record in a season with 41 last year.
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