Barcelona confirm Robert Lewandowski’s shirt number

Barcelona have confirmed that Robert Lewandowski will take the membership’s quantity 9 shirt following his transfer from Bayern Munich.

The 9 was beforehand worn by Memphis Depay, who fell down the pecking order following Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s January arrival and has since tumbled even additional because of the membership’s summer season enterprise.

On the choice handy Lewandowski the quantity, president Joan Laporta mentioned: “It’s a membership determination for causes that curiosity the membership, picture and promoting. It has been performed.

“Memphis understood it. Most respect to Memphis.”

Requested about his transfer to Barcelona, Lewandowski added: “It is a problem to return to Barcelona to point out all the things I can do on the pitch within the first video games of the season. Additionally, to push the remainder of the gamers to be higher due to my expertise.

“I do not simply take into consideration myself, however concerning the staff’s efficiency as a complete. If I might help with my expertise, not solely with the sport however with my phrases… I’ve seen lots of issues in my life in soccer. If I can use that and assist, I’ll.

“I do know these aren’t the most effective occasions for the membership, however after I spoke with Joan and noticed the mission, the course they wish to take, it was step one. I do know the longer term will probably be vivid. This staff has lots of potential. Every little thing goes effectively.

“Now we have to point out from the start of the season that we’re heading in the right direction. It is not simple and it’s important to be ready for all the things. With this mission, many alternative issues can occur this season.”

This text was initially revealed on 90min as Barcelona confirm Robert Lewandowski’s shirt number.

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