The transfer of striker Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich, the defending Bundesliga champions, has been finalized, Barcelona confirmed on Saturday, July 16. The Catalan giants issued a brief statement on the club's official website confirming the news: Robert Lewandowski's transfer to FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich has been agreed upon in principle; however, this is still subject to the player passing a medical exam and contract signing.
In a busy transfer window, Lewandowski is the Catalans' fifth acquisition. This summer, the Poland international will go to the Camp Nou together with Andreas Christensen, Franck Kessie, Raphinha, and young Pablo Torre.
According to ESPN, the striker will cost €45 million with €5 million in potential add-ons. Lewandowski has expressed his desire to move from Bayern Munich to Barcelona in public on numerous times, and his dream has now been fulfilled.
Lewandowski Will Participate In Barcelona US Tour
Now that he has chosen his new colleagues, Lewandowski will travel to the United States. Hours before the agreement was made official, Barcelona took off for a series of preseason games in Miami.
The striker told Bild that he will travel to the United States before returning to Bayern Munich to bid the team farewell. Since joining from Borussia Dortmund in 204, the striker has played a prominent role, amassing 344 goals in 375 games.
"You never forget how great these eight years were. In Munich, I had a terrific time. I'm about to fly, but I'll be back after the training camp to properly say farewell and arrange a few things," he remarked. "I bid farewell to the players on the field today. I wasn't concerned about being hurt during practice. Even at home, that kind of event can occur. I wanted to get back into shape and train with the boys.
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