After eight years at FC Bayern, a new chapter in life finally began for Robert Lewandowski on Monday night. The world footballer flew to Miami and joined the FC Barcelona team there. He greeted his new team-mates with a handshake, and he had words of praise for his new coach.
In a series of tweets on Monday night, FC Barcelona satisfied its fans’ need to finally see Robert Lewandowski in their own club colors. The Catalans first posted a portrait shot, followed by the moment the Pole first greeted his new teammates.
“I’m finally here and I’m very happy. The last few days have been very long, but in the end the deal is done and I can focus on a new chapter and a new challenge in my life,” the Pole said in an interview that Barca received also published on his Twitter channel.
Lewandowski: That’s why I chose Barca
With his new team, he not only wants to win games, but also win titles, assured the superstar, who said about the reasons for his move: “I always wanted to play in La Liga for a big club. That’s my next step. Barca is back on track and that’s why I’m here: to help Barcelona get back to the top and win as many titles as possible.”
One of the decisive factors in his move was Barca coach Xavi, who had talks with Lewandowski beforehand and knew how to convince him.
“I knew from the start that his ideas were going in the right direction. They are ideas that made it easy for me to choose Barcelona,” Lewandowski praised his new coach.
“I want to play, I want to win. And I think that’s possible with Xavi. He knows exactly how to coach Barcelona. He has an exciting future as a coach and I want to be a part of it,” added the world player. who has won countless titles with FC Bayern over the past eight years.
Lewandowski has no doubts about the Catalans’ side, who signed a number of new players this summer.
“We have so many good players with incredible quality. We can achieve a lot with this team this season. And I’m sure it will be like that,” said the ex-Munich player.