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Robert Lewandowski has informed Bayern Munich's management that he does not want to sign a new deal with the Bundesliga champions and that he intends to depart this season.Despite Chelsea's interest, Robert Lewandowski has his heart set on a move to Barcelona, according to reports..??_???ω
The future of the 33-year-old has made headlines following reports that he will depart Bayern Munich this summer. Lewandowski's contract at the Allianz Arena is set to expire in June 2023, but he has stated that he has no plans to extend it and would like to leave if a suitable offer comes in.
"I can confirm that I spoke to Hasan (Salihamidzic) and informed him that the decision had been made and that I would not be renewing my contract with Bayern," Lewandowski said after Bayern's season-ending game. "Both parties must consider the future." It would be ideal if we could discover the best option for both.I told Salihamidzic that if an offer comes in, we must consider it – both for ourselves and for the club. Both parties must consider the future. All I have to say is that." Bayern Sporting Director Salihamidzic had already stated the player's position, but insisted he will finish his contract.
"I had a conversation with Lewa. "During that conversation, he told me that he does not want to accept our contract extension offer and that we want to quit the club," Salihamidzic told Sky Germany. "He stated that he wants to do something different. Our viewpoint, however, has not altered. He is under contract through June 30, 2023."
According to the Guardian, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is interested in signing.Hasan Salihamidzic insists. This summer, Robert Lewandowski will not be able to depart.
Hasan Salihamidzic insists. This summer, Robert Lewandowski will not be able to depart.
That would make a move for Lewandowski possible, though any offer would have to wait until the club's purchase from Roman Abramovich is finished. The Premier League giants are now functioning under a special license after the UK government placed a freeze on the Russian billionaire's assets.
It will then be determined by how much the new owners are willing to spend in their first months in charge, as well as how Tuchel allocates those cash. Chelsea's major focus appears to be on defensive reinforcements, with Antonio Rudiger and others.Lewandowski, who has 343 goals for Bayern Munich since joining in 2014, is thought to be hesitant about moving to the Premier League, but with few options elsewhere, Stamford Bridge officials are hopeful.
Tuchel joked that he wanted to sign Lewandowski, Erling Haaland, and Romelu Lukaku after the latter completed his transfer in August. ""We attempted to sign both (Lukaku and Haaland) and wanted Lewandowski to play behind Lukaku," he explained.
"Unfortunately, the board did not listen, so we must be content with Romelu alone!" We missed a number of opportunities on the transfer market, which is why you're furious with me! We're at a loss for what to do next!"
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