La Liga
Lewandowski looks back on his departure from Bayern Munich and is already sending a message to Benzema and Real Madrid!
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This summer time, Robert Lewandowski determined to go away the Bundesliga to hitch La Liga and FC Barcelona. A convincing switch that raises a whole lot of expectations in Spain but in addition all over the world. In feedback relayed by the Barça Common account, the Polish worldwide returned to his turbulent summer time and his ambitions with Barça.
If his departure from Bayern was linked to an curiosity in Haaland
“No. It had nothing to do with him. I by no means noticed an issue with Bayern signing him, however some individuals didn’t inform me the reality. The reality is crucial factor .For me crucial factor is for individuals to be clear with me.I wished them to inform me the reality, however some individuals [au Bayern] didn’t. And I noticed that one thing wasn’t working and I felt it was time to alter. In current months, many issues have been stated about me that weren’t true. However Bayern followers have at all times supported me. I’ll at all times be very grateful to them, I’ll always remember it. It was a really troublesome time for me.”
On his upcoming duel with Benzema
“Rivalry towards Benzema? Karim is a incredible participant, he had an excellent season within the Champions League. I wouldn’t like to check myself to him… He’s been in La Liga for a few years, however it might be a brand new problem for me There are superb strikers in La Liga. Benzema confirmed final season how good he’s, however greater than evaluating me to him, for me it’s extra necessary how we’re going to play in Barcelona, what we’ll obtain and win each recreation.”
On the title race with Actual Madrid
“We’ll attempt to do our greatest. However after all Actual Madrid are the present champions, they are going to play effectively and attempt to defend their title.”
On his arrival at Barça
“I’m very completely happy to be at Barcelona. I do know I’ve solely been a Barcelona participant for just a few days, however I really feel like I tailored rapidly. On daily basis I attempt to do my half to adapt. on the membership. I already need to come to town of Barcelona, it is going to be superb for me to be the place I’ll dwell, the place I’ll play.”
About Xavi
“How did Xavi assist me? He helped me rather a lot. Our communication is nice.”
On his reunion with Aubameyang
“We had a good time at BVB. It was round 9 or ten years in the past, however I bear in mind very effectively the way in which we performed, what we did off the pitch, as a result of it’s a nice buddy. I’m very completely happy to be with Aubameyang at my new membership.”
On his alternative to hitch La Liga
“Why did I resolve to hitch a La Liga crew? I at all times dreamed of taking part in in La Liga. I do know my time at Bayern was nice, I do know I received all the pieces, however after 12 years within the Bundesliga , I knew it was time to attempt one thing new.”
On his journey at Bayern
“I can’t say something dangerous about my former teammates and Bayern, though they’d a ‘coverage’ earlier than I joined Barca, however all the pieces I achieved at Bayern was incredible. I do know I I used to be in a consolation zone at Bayern, however I wished one thing new, a change.”
On adapting to Barcelona
“I do know it is going to be straightforward for me to adapt to Barcelona, my expertise will assist me. I attempt to converse to my teammates in Spanish, as a result of I need to study the language extra. I nonetheless want just a few weeks to enhance. I feel my first two weeks within the metropolis of Barcelona will probably be troublesome for me, however that’s regular. I’ll put together myself and be prepared to indicate everybody my greatest efficiency.”
On the Barça switch window
“I’m very impressed. Now we have a really sturdy crew. We’re prepared to consider titles. I’m the man who at all times thinks about successful each recreation. I do know with Xavi we will do it as a result of I’ve seen how he prepares the coaching, and all of the exhausting work that we do. All that tells me that we’re heading in the right direction.”
About Dembele
“He’s a incredible participant. He has high qualities. I hope he stays wholesome all season. If Dembélé is concentrated on the sport like he’s now, he can rating a whole lot of targets and supply many assists. I’m positive that with this manner, and if he stays wholesome, Dembélé could be the most effective gamers on the planet. In coaching, I see that he’s totally different, he is superb.”
On his private La Liga ambitions
“Scoring a whole lot of targets in La Liga? I’ve performed within the Champions League towards Spanish groups, that’s nothing new for me. I’m prepared for that. It doesn’t matter who I play towards, or how dangerous an opponent will probably be troublesome, I’ll at all times do my greatest. I’m prepared for something. I’ve an excellent mentality. There are extra video games in a season in La Liga than within the Bundesliga, so I’ll have extra possibilities to attain extra targets .”
On his standing at Barca
“In fact, it’s a fantastic alternative for me to be the one who leads the crew. On the pitch, I need to lead my team-mates with my physique language, present them that regardless of what number of targets we’ve scored , we will at all times rating extra. At all times suppose optimistic, at all times play ahead. At all times work exhausting. That’s what I need to do.”
On the difference of the crew with the brand new recruits
“Barcelona signed 5 new gamers this summer time. The primary few weeks will probably be a bit of harder for the entire crew as a result of all the brand new gamers should adapt… However the season may be very lengthy, in just a few weeks this crew will probably be strolling.”
On his upcoming presentation at Camp Nou
“I see they (the followers) are very supportive of me. I’m very grateful, I’ll be there on August 5. I do know what which means for the followers.”
Bayern wished to signal Haaland, did that affect your resolution?
Lewandowski: “No. It had nothing to do with him. I by no means noticed an issue with Bayern signing him, however some individuals didn’t inform me the reality. The reality is crucial factor.” pic.twitter.com/ZJWkJPsV58
— Barca Common (@BarcaUniversal) July 30, 2022
