WAR OF WORDS: Bayern Munich and Lewandowski continue to trade punches
The player and the club carry on their duel every time they go to speak with the press
When a big star gets set on a move, it's very hard in these modern times for the club to stop them. Ever since the Bosman Ruling in 1995, player power has been on the up in European (and worldwide) football, so clubs are ever more and more at the mercy of their own players However, in the case of Robert Lewandowski and his desire to move from Bayern Munich, it's looking like neither the club nor the player will just stepback.
Robert Lewandowski isn't happy at Bayern Munich
The Polish striker landed another blow in the long battle for Bayern Munich to give him liberty to conclude his desired move to FC Barcelona, when he spoke with Polish media Onet Sport."Something has died in me, I want to leave Bayern for more emotions in my life", claimed Lewandowski, who later clarified he simply believes his time at the club is done and that it's time to move on in good faith, saying: "I only want to leave Bayern. Loyalty and respect are more important than work. The best way is to find a solution together"
However, the Bavarian giants aren't about to just drop the gauntlets and let their man walk away. Hasan Salihamidži, Sporting Director at Bayern Munich, said to German newspaper Bild: "Lewandowski called me. Among other things, we spoke about his public statements. I clearly explained our position regarding his contract situation".
Clearly, from the position of the club, Lewandowski (who is still under contract until June 2023), will have to wait to leave the club, or manage Barcelona to pay the appropiate fee Bayern Munich expects for the player.
Bayern Munich wants Lewandowski to fulfil his contract
But the duel continued and no party looks like they will give up the fight any time soon. It was later time for Lewandowski to speak to the German press. "I know what I had at Bayern and I appreciate it very much. I also know that I have been doing my best not to disappoint the club and the fans for the last eight years. I have always tried to do my best, to fulfill the expectations of the team and the fans. I appreciate the fans", he told Bild.
"I don't want to force anything", continued the Polish striker. "It's about finding the best solution for both parties, that's what I've said from the beginning. I want this to end, for everything to cool down, feelings have to calm down, because Bayern and I are not enemies".
Lewandowski scored 50 goals in 45 games for Bayern Munich this season, so it's only logical the club resists letting him leave on a free transfer, with Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio reporting the Bavarian giants expect at least 70 million euros for the move.
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