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FC Bayern, report: Lewandowski should agree with Barcelona

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April 11, 2022

FC Bayern, report: Lewandowski should agree with Barcelona

Will Robert Lewandowski extend his contract with FC Bayern or not? There has been speculation for weeks that the striker is moving to FC Barcelona. Now a new rumor from Poland is doing the rounds, according to which Lewandowski finally decided for the Catalans.

Like the Polish TV channel TVP reported, Lewandowski is said to have reached an agreement on a change with FC Barcelona after a conference call with club officials. He has also already informed the people of Munich that he has decided not to extend his contract with FC Bayern, which expires in 2023, and to leave the club.

According to the report, Lewandowski was “disappointed” that Bayern Munich were hesitant to start contract talks.

The message from Poland is at least hasty: According to information from SPOX and Goal, it is possible that Robert Lewandowski will leave Bayern in the summer, but there has not been an agreement with FC Barcelona. Rather, initial talks between Lewandowski and Bayern have been agreed in the coming weeks.

In addition, according to the statutes, FC Barcelona is only allowed to officially negotiate with Lewandowski half a year before the end of the contract without the permission of Bayern. In other words, before Lewandowski could agree on terms with a new club, FC Bayern would first have to agree to negotiations.

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Financially, FC Barcelona is by no means a bed of roses at the moment. Nevertheless, the Catalans want to strengthen the squad in the summer and are primarily looking at free transfer players. SPOX presents the possible arrivals and departures of the Spaniards.

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DEPARTURES – OUSMANE DEMBELE: After the Frenchman and Barca had long looked like a summer split, the chances of the striker staying at the Catalans have recently increased.

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SPOX and GOAL can confirm various media reports that adviser Dembeles and Barcelona met for talks earlier this week. Barca would like to keep him. Dembele doesn’t seem averse to staying at Barcelona either.

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SERGINO DEST: Is the American leaving FC Barcelona again? Spanish media reports that Barca are dealing with requests for the full-back, who has only been used sporadically since new coach Xavi took office.

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The 21-year-old could therefore be used as a possible exchange object to realize transfers from Leeds United’s Raphinha or Bayern’s Robert Lewandowski. The people of Munich had already shown interest in the US Dutchman in 2020.

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MEMPHIS DEPAY: Since the commitments of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Ferran Torres and Adama Traore, the Dutchman has almost exclusively been on the bench. A transfer in the coming summer is becoming more and more likely.

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As Mundo Deportivo reports, Tottenham Hotspur has put out feelers for the 28-year-old. The Londoners would therefore like to have Depay as a replacement if top striker Harry Kane is expected to leave the club in the summer.

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SAMUEL UMTITI: It looked like a farewell for a long time, but the Frenchman’s contract was surprisingly extended at the beginning of the year. This was by no means a sporting reason…

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Because Umtiti agreed with Barca on a salary cut in order to be able to register the newly signed Torres in the Spanish league. Nevertheless, the plan is still to get rid of the Frenchman in the summer.

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LUUK DE JONG: Things are even more bleak for him than for Depay. Since the winter transfer window, the Dutchman has only been on the pitch three times, amassing a measly 14 minutes. It is very unlikely that his purchase option will be exercised in the summer.

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Should Barca let the loan expire, the striker will have to return to Sevilla FC in June. De Jong has a contract with the Andalusians until 2023. If Sevilla wants to sell him profitably, a farewell in the summer is imminent.

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SERGI ROBERTO: The midfielder is currently out due to a long-term thigh injury. It is not yet certain whether he will ever appear again for the Catalans. According to sports information, Atletico Madrid is dealing with him.

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Barca would therefore not put any obstacles in his way, since the 30-year-old only played sporadically before his injury. Atletico could be a chance for more playing time for Sergi Roberto.

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ADDITIONS – ANDREAS CHRISTENSEN: For a long time there was much to be said for the Dane to move to FC Bayern, but now Barcelona seems to have finally prevailed. According to several media reports, Barca are said to be close to signing the 25-year-old.

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Christensen’s contract with Chelsea is expiring anyway, so a free transfer is just right for the financially ailing Barcelona. According to the Spanish sport, the defender is said to have already completed medical checks.

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FRANCK KESSIE: In addition to Christensen, the midfielder is the second Barca transfer that is already as good as dry. According to transfer expert Di Marzio, the Ivorian has also had a medical check-up in Barcelona.

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The Catalans want defensive stability in midfield from the 25-year-old. At best, Kessie should secure the creative center around Pedri and Frenkie de Jong. The Ivorian’s contract runs until the summer, so he would also be free.

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ANTONIO RÜDIGER: The second Chelsea defender the Catalans are said to be keen on. Most recently, pictures of the national player’s advisor circulated online, in which he met with Barca officials in Barcelona.

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Rüdiger still has a contract with the Blues until the summer, but everything is still open. A change is just as possible as a contract extension in London. In addition to Barca, Real Madrid also showed up, interested in Bayern and Juventus.

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LIONEL MESSI: The return of the prodigal son is the dream of many Barca fans. Most recently, President Laporta confirmed that the Catalans always have a door open for the Argentine. Nevertheless, a return campaign is rather unlikely.

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Messi’s contract with PSG runs until 2023, so Barcelona would have to pay a transfer fee if he switched in the summer. As of now, the club simply cannot afford the 34-year-old. Rather, Barca speculates on free transfers.

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ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI: At first glance, a transfer of the Pole from FC Bayern to the Catalans seems unlikely. Nevertheless, the German record champions and their top striker have not yet agreed on a contract extension.

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As reported by the Spanish Sport, Barca speculates that the negotiations will fail. Accordingly, one would like to lure Lewandowski to the Camp Nou. There he is to sign a lucrative four-year contract.

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RAPHINHA: According to the Daily Mail, Barcelona have already made an offer for the striker, but his club Leeds United turned it down. Should the Whites hold the class, Barca would have to put at least 30 million euros on the table.

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According to AS information, Barca should therefore consider a swap deal in order to lower the transfer fee somewhat. With Sergino Dest, Oscar Mingueza and Clement Lenglet, three candidates are named who could switch to the PL for Raphinha.

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MOHAMMED SALAH. The Daily Mail linked the Egyptian, whose contract negotiations with Liverpool are said to be difficult, to Barca. Salah could come as a replacement for Erling Haaland, who the Catalans can’t afford.

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A few days ago, however, there was a reversal. Salah is now ready to accept the offer made by the Reds. Instead of the required 30 million euros, the Egyptian should now receive 25 million euros a year.

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NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI: According to information from Spanish Sport, negotiations between the right-back and Barcelona are well advanced, but there is still no agreement. At Barca he could replace the aging Dani Alves.

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“Nothing has been agreed with Barcelona yet, not even close. Otherwise I would honestly say so,” said Mazraoui recently on RTL7. In addition to Barca, FC Bayern Munich is also considered a favourite. Real is also considered interested. A real tug of war.

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PAULO DYBALA: According to Dybala’s ex-agent, Barca were already working on a transfer in 2016. The departure of Lionel Messi also plays a role. Dybala has already made it clear that it is difficult for him to play in the same team as his compatriot.

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However, a lot depends on whether Ousmane Dembele extends his expiring contract and whether Adama Traore is signed after his loan. Dybala’s contract with Juventus expires in the summer. After seven years he will leave the club.

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DANI OLMO: Xavi is undoubtedly hot for the Spaniard. “He showed a know-how that not many players have. His present is great and his future is bright. I don’t see any limits for him,” said Xavi – Olmo was flattered.

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As Sport Bild writes, Olmo wants to leave Leipzig next summer. A two-stage plan was therefore recently discussed: Olmo should first be loaned out for a high fee and later be obliged to buy it.

FC Bayern: Lewandowski departure possible, but not decided

In principle, Lewandowski’s departure after the end of the season, possibly also to FC Barcelona, is possible, but as mentioned; his advisor Pini Zahavi is said to have been exploring the market for weeks. However, the message from Poland seems a bit hasty.

FC Bayern officials last commented on Lewandowski’s contract situation at the end of March. “We have always said that we will sit down together and that is a high priority for us,” said Kahn ZDF.

But one sticking point: the salary. Lewandowski is one of the absolute top earners at Bayern and should have a salary of around 25 million euros including bonuses.

“We have to make sure that our quality in the team and the economic component match. We still have a pandemic and not a full stadium,” said sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic. “It’s a difficult period financially, but we’re trying to find our way.”

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