Bayern Munich technical director Hasan Salihamidzic confirmed on Saturday that Robert Lewandowski wants to leave the club after eight years. The Polish striker’s contract will continue until mid-2023.
“I spoke to Robert. During that conversation, he informed me that he does not want to accept our offer to extend his contract and that he wants to leave the club,” Salihamidzic said on Saturday before Bayern Munich’s away game against VfL Wolfsburg in the final. round of this Bundesliga season.
According to Salihamidzic, the rumors that Lewandowski lacks appreciation at Bayern, which would have waited too long to offer a new contract, are unfounded. The reason for the wish to leave is that the attacker is ready for a new challenge.
“He has said he would like to do something different,” said Salihimidzic, who emphasized that there are no talks with other clubs yet.
Robert Lewandowski in action against VfL Wolfsburg.
Robert Lewandowski in action against VfL Wolfsburg. Photo: Getty Images
Lewandowski is mainly linked to Barcelona
Lewandowski (33) has scored a staggering 343 goals in 374 official appearances for Bayern so far, taking the champions of Germany continuously since his arrival prior to the 2014-15 season.
In 2020, he made a generous contribution to the Champions League final victory of ‘Der Rekordmeister’ with fifteen goals. In 2021, the win of the World Cup for clubs followed.
In Spanish media, Lewandowski has been associated with FC Barcelona for weeks, which was also linked to Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker of Borussia Dortmund was signed by Manchester City this week.
View the position in the Bundesliga