his duel with Benzema, his mother’s prediction, Laporta in heaven… Lewandowski says it all

A historic day for Laporta

It’s a day when the Culés really feel the membership greater than ever and it reveals that they’re greater than only a membership. Because of Robert for making the hassle to come back. We made it collectively. Beginning along with your agent Pini Zahavi, Mateu Alemany, Jordi Cruyff and everybody else who has labored with you, plus Rafa Yuste as VP Sport. (…) That is additional proof that there’s a new period and I feel it will likely be splendid within the historical past of Barça and you can be one of many references.

Laporta’s anecdote about Lewandowski’s mom

I need to clarify an anecdote his mom informed me. Twenty years in the past Robert got here right here along with his mom and his mom touched the grass and informed him that someday he would play on this pitch. It’s humorous how typically predictions come true.

Lewandowski needs to be a pacesetter

After all, it’s a problem to be one in every of Barca’s leaders. I need to present what I can do on the pitch. I need to present that I may also help different gamers carry out higher with my expertise. I noticed the Barça venture, it inspired me. Every little thing goes effectively to date. From the beginning of the season, we have now to point out that we’re in a very good dynamic.

Depay’s quantity 9 given to Lewandowski

Quantity 9 was determined by the membership. For causes which can be within the curiosity of the membership, for picture and publicity causes. We thought-about it an applicable choice and made it with all due respect to Memphis.

Lewandowski on his age and health

My age doesn’t matter proper now, it’s a quantity. I don’t really feel like I’m 33. Bodily I really feel superb, I’ve been taking part in on the highest degree for a few years. That’s not the query we want to consider

His departure from Bayern

Concerning the switch, it was not simple to depart Bayern as a result of I spent 8 years there, however for me and my household it was the right subsequent step in my life and profession.

His assembly with Xavi

After a couple of minutes of the primary interview, I already knew what the coach’s thought was. Once I spoke to him, I understood the thought and what he wished from me. After these interviews, I noticed that he had a transparent thought. I’m with him as a result of he’s the precise individual.

His duel with Benzema

After all, I can’t wait to play and I’m able to play in opposition to Madrid. I understand how to play in opposition to them. I do know their final season was superb, however we’re right here to beat them. I’m not considering of Madrid or Benzema. He’s a rare goalscorer, he has been taking part in in La Liga for years however the essential factor for me is to play effectively for Barça, not in opposition to him.