It could have been Lewandowski’s last party days in Munich, the world footballer is now putting public pressure on a quick farewell to the record champion. “If an offer comes, then we have to think about it – also for the club. Both sides have to think about the future,” said the 33-year-old after the 2-2 draw in the last Bundesliga game of the season at VfL Wolfsburg.
After that, Lewandowski walked all alone to the stands with the Bayern fans. He stayed there for a surprisingly long time – almost as if he wanted to enjoy the situation because it may soon no longer exist in the Bundesliga. “It’s quite possible that it was my last game for FC Bayern. I can’t say for sure, but it could be,” said the Pole.
Bayern President insists on contract and indicates options
Bayern President Herbert Hainer continues to insist on Lewandowski fulfilling his contract. “He has a contract with us until June 30, 2023. And he will play with us until then,” said Hainer in the soccer talk show “Doppelpass” on TV station Sport1.
The 67-year-old did not categorically rule out a Lewandowski farewell this summer. “It may well be that both sides agree on that,” said Uli Hoeneß’s successor. Both sides would have to “agree with it,” stressed Hainer. However, he expressly referred to the plans of the association. Bayern would have to implement a successor solution. “There is no substitute for such a world-class player as Robert Lewandowski,” said Hainer.
Hainer “definitely does not” see a broken relationship. He also referred again to FC Bayern’s high losses in the corona pandemic, which he put at “150 to 200 million euros in income”. “Nevertheless, we will continue to expand the squad and strengthen it so that we can also play top internationally,” assured the club president.
Teammate wishes to stay
As in the previous weeks, coach Julian Nagelsmann remained clarified, but he described a possible departure earlier than planned as a “loss”. The coach referred to the offensive man’s current contract until 2023 and looked ahead: “There is little room for grief. You have to try to make the best of the situation,” said Nagelsmann.
Teammate Thomas Müller wanted Lewandowski to fulfill his contract. On the sidelines of the event on the Nockherberg, the 32-year-old referred to the laws of the football business: “Let’s see what happens,” said Müller: “It’s like that, he has a contract until 2023. That means the reins already have FC Bayern in hand. Of course, we would be in favor of him staying. But of course, we all know the business.”
Bayern tip wants to avoid changes
Before the championship celebration on the Munich City Hall balcony, the Lewandowski personnel should be heavy on the stomachs of many supporters of the club. Maybe that’s why sports director Salihamidzic got the frustration of individual fans at the small championship reception on Saturday evening, who booed him according to “Bild”.