Spanish media have high expectations for Barcelona’s new star, world footballer Robert Lewandowski, who joins the Catalans from Bayern Munich. The Spanish press reviews at a glance:
‘Marca’: “A superstar for the league. Lewandowski is now a Barca player. Xavi has an insatiable striker available for his project. With Lewandowski, Barca have a striker who makes the difference. That’s exactly what Xavi is up to national and international level. His quotas at Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich are a guarantee for goals. In the tense situation of the last few days, Barca and Bayern Munich have been forced to find an agreement on the transfer.”
“AS”: “Lewandowski triggers euphoria among Barca fans. With Lewandowski’s commitment, Barca regained its status as a world club. The transfer took a long time, and in the end the Polish national striker’s desire to change prevailed. Lewandowski is coming to Barcelona , after breaking all sorts of records. With Lewandowski’s move, goals are guaranteed for FC Barcelona.”
‘Sport’: “‘I’m very happy’ – Lewandowski is upset after the announcement of his move to Barca. Lewandowski has arrived in the Xavi universe. The Pole is the club’s mega transfer and opens up many opportunities for the coach in the targeted Three-point attack. Lewandowski is a kind of ‘Benjamin Button’ because of his diet, you get the feeling he’s getting better every year. Lewandowski wants to expand his collection of titles in Barcelona. The move makes a lifelong dream of the Pole come true. FC Barcelona’s transfer offensive is Truly spectacular, this Barca can win anything. It’s a great loss for Bayern.”
‘El Mundo Deportivo’: “Lewandowski’s signing is driving Barca fans crazy. Lewandowski insisted on the move, there was no discussion for him. Last season he scored 35 league goals alone, seven more than Barca’s top three scorers Memphis Depay (12), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (10) and Luuk de Jong (6) together. It is the most spectacular international transfer to date.”