Robert Lewandowski reiterated his desire to leave Bayern Munich this summer on Saturday amid rumors that Barcelona is ready to give the 33-year-old striker a three-year deal. Lewandowski scored his 35th league goal in a 2-2 draw against Wolfsburg, then delivered a bombshell on the last weekend of the Bundesliga season.
“It’s possible that this may be my last game for Bayern. I can’t tell for sure, but it’s possible. We need to develop the best option for both the club and myself, “He told Viaplay, a streaming provider.
Lewandowski told Sky that he has informed Bayern Munich sports director Hasan Salihamidzic that he will not extend his contract, which runs out in 2023, and that “when an offer comes, we have to look about it.”
“I have a year remaining,” the Polish striker remarked, “but we need to find the best option for both sides.”
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Since joining Bayern in 2014, the back-to-back winner of FIFA’s best male player award has won every trophy possible, including eight Bundesliga titles for 10, including two with ex-club Dortmund. In 2020, he also won the Champions League.
After defender Josip Stanisic gave Bayern an early lead in Wolfsburg, Lewandowski scored a precise header from a Thomas Mueller cross.
Wolfsburg fought their way back thanks to goals from Danish sensation Jonas Wind and veteran attacker Max Kruse.
In other news, Erling Haaland made his farewell appearance for Borussia Dortmund, who defeated Hertha Berlin 2-1 at home.
The Norwegian international is likely to make a long-awaited transfer to Manchester City for next season.
At Signal Iduna Park, Haaland equalized from the second half’s penalty spot to cancel Ishak Belfodil’s early strike for Hertha.
Youssoufa Moukoko, a 17-year-old striker for Dortmund, came off the bench and scored the game-winning goal only seconds after replacing Axel Witsel.
After the final whistle, Haaland thanked the home crowd while Dortmund bid farewell to sports director Michael Zorc.
The loss dropped Hertha into 16th place, triggering a two-legged relegation play-off against the second-placed club, presently Hamburg.
“The lads are very weary and worked up,” Fredi Bobic, Hertha’s sports director, said.
“They have to believe now that they can bring it together in these two games.”
