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FC Barcelona apparently improve offer for Robert Lewandowski

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June 23, 2022

FC Barcelona apparently improve offer for Robert Lewandowski

FC Barcelona has apparently made a second offer for Robert Lewandowski from FC Bayern Munich. That reports the Picture-Newspaper.

Accordingly, the original bid of 32 million euros with bonus payments of five million euros was increased to 35 million euros on Thursday. So far, however, the German record champions have not reacted to this.

The Munich should demand at least 50 million euros for the two-time world footballer. In addition, those responsible have so far made no move to let the Pole go in the summer and continue to insist on his contract, which runs until the summer of 2023.

“We’re happy when he shows up on the first day of training,” said CEO Oliver Kahn when introducing newcomer Sadio Mane. With a premature farewell you are “not at all concerned at the moment. He has a contract until 2023, which is always very important to mention,” added Kahn.

In addition, the CEO explained on Wednesday that Manes’ commitment could “trigger something in the other players”. This alludes to a possible rethinking of Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry, whose future is also still unclear.

Sports director Hasan Salihamidzic clarified his point of view in an interview on Thursday sky once again. He is “100 percent” assuming he will stay. “July 12 is his first day at work, I’m expecting him there. But I’m not going to deal with it now because we had other things to do. I think things have calmed down a bit now. We still have a lot to do do.”

Salihamidzic also assumes that the situation with Lewandowski can be repaired again: “I’m convinced he’s a professional and he has big goals in his career.”

No chance for the 10? Will the 9 become free? Mane’s shirt number search

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But Sadio Mane will wear the FC Bayern jersey next season. That much is certain. However, it is still unclear with which shirt number the new offensive star of the record champions will appear.

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He himself said on Wednesday: “For me it’s not that important. Of course there are many exciting numbers. I’ll decide when it’s time. For me the number doesn’t matter.” But the number is not that irrelevant.

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After all, FCB is looking for additional income. “I’m happy for my old colleagues from adidas and of course also for FC Bayern Munich that we’re selling a lot of his jerseys,” said Bayern President Herbert Hainer.

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The fans will have to be patient though, because Mane’s new Bayern shirt isn’t available yet. Which number the newcomer gets also depends on the future of Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry.

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CEO Oliver Kahn reacted evasively to a specific question about this: “Sadio said relatively clearly that this is not so important for him. You will see when it starts again.” We show Mane’s number options.

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Mane has worn a 10 at Liverpool for the past four years since Philippe Coutinho’s departure. At FC Southampton it was the 10th for two years.

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In Salzburg he only started with the 40, in the second year with the 10. He celebrated his professional debut at FC Metz with the 33 on his back, later he wore the 21 there. In Senegal’s national team he has had the 10 since 2015, before he wore it he was also the 9th at times.

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At FC Bayern, all common numbers are currently occupied in the offensive. The 10 most recently worn by Mane has belonged to Leroy Sane since 2020. At Manchester City, Schalke and even now at the DFB team, Sane had, or has, the 19th

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The 19 is occupied by Alphonso Davies at FCB, who also wears the number with Canada’s national team. As Sport1 recently reported, leaving Sanes is not currently an issue. He should rather find his way back to his old form at Mane’s side.

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Mane’s next option would be 9 – Lewandowski’s shirt number for eight years. The Pole had recently expressed his desire to change several times. Preferred Target. FC Barcelona. However, Bayern insist on Lewandowski’s contract.

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“Robert Lewandowski has a contract until 2023, I don’t deal with anything else,” said Kahn. “We look forward to him showing up with us on the first day of training.” It remains to be seen whether the 9 will be free before the start of the season.

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Mane has not yet had any relation to 7, the number is currently assigned to Serge Gnabry. His contract expires in 2023, so far he is said to have hesitated to extend his contract. Bayern would probably like to keep Gnabry.

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Kahn hinted that Mane’s signing could have a positive effect on Gnabry poker. “I know what that can do within a team, with the other players,” said Kahn.

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Of the classic offensive numbers, the 11 remains. Apart from the fact that Mane has never worn the 11 in his career, the number has been assigned to Coman since 2021 anyway. The French only extended until 2027 in January.

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Which number is currently left for Mane? Even the 40 that Mane initially wore in Salzburg is currently assigned to youngster Malik Tillman. The 33, with which Mane made his debut in Metz, would still be free, but the 21 belongs to Lucas Hernandez.

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However, a lower number is more likely if no offensive star leaves Bayern. The 17, Jerome Boateng’s ex-number or the 16 would currently be free. The 15 was recently worn by various talents.

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After the departures of Marc Roca and Corentin Tolisso, numbers 22 and 24 would also be available. David Alaba’s ex-number 27 is still free – and the checksum would still be 9.

Lewandowski: Bayern players are probably going to say goodbye

The FC Bayern players go from a report The Athletic according to Lewandowski’s farewell. Some team members are said to have been annoyed by the striker’s public appearance and would accuse him of “selfish behavior”.

With the result of the extraordinary general meeting last week, Barcelona set the course for the development of new income. The Catalans had agreed on a partial sale (49 percent) of the club-owned “Barca Licensing and Merchandising” and a proportionate sale of TV rights.