Robert Lewandowski: I want to win titles at Barcelona

Robert Lewandowski has revealed the explanations behind his upcoming transfer from Bayern Munich to Barcelona, including that he desires to win titles together with his new facet.

The Poland striker has arrived in Catalonia for a medical after each Bayern and Barça confirmed an settlement for the switch, which is value round €50m.

Having change into one of many main gamers in Europe following his extraordinary exploits within the Bundesliga, Lewandowski’s want to depart Bayern got here as a shock to many. However he has now defined why the transfer to La Liga is one he couldn’t flip down.

He informed Bild: “I wished to play in one other league than the Bundesliga, I had made that call for a very long time. However I’ve to emphasise: It was probably the most troublesome determination of my life. I wished to stay elsewhere, uncover one thing new with my household. My daughter Klara will begin college subsequent yr, we needed to decide. And that call was that it must be one thing new. If not now, then that will most likely by no means have been potential. It was a once-in-a-lifetime alternative.

“Barcelona had issues final season. However the membership has unbelievable potential and has made good transfers now. I feel the membership is heading in the right direction – again to the highest. My objective could be very clear to rise up there with Barça and win trophies!”

Bayern had been adamant earlier within the window that Lewandowski wouldn’t be offered and tried to dig their heels in to stop him leaving. The exit has soured the connection between participant and membership, however Lewandowski claimed everybody has acquired what they wished from the deal.

On his exit, he added: “I stated that either side did issues that had been pointless. However possibly sure issues needed to occur for the change to be potential in the long run. I feel either side are pleased now. Bayern will get some huge cash, I can go to Barcelona.

“It has been an extended, troublesome street, however I feel that in the long run we are able to all look one another within the eye.”

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