Bayern remains entrenched in its position to prevent the departure of its star Robert Lewandowski. The president of the Bavarian club, Herbert Hainer, reiterated that the Polish striker intended by Barça will not leave Munich this summer, despite the express wish of the player made public this week in the concentration of the selection of him.
Lewandowski has a contract until June 2023 and Hainer assures that he will fulfill it. “A contract is a contract. Where would we arrive if a player is allowed to terminate a contract unilaterally while the clubs have to pay until the last day?” Bild newspaper asked.
“We are in the fortunate situation of not having financial emergencies. We want the best players with us and Robert is one of the best. That is why I am sure that he will continue with us next season,” added the Bayern president, in the same line of the words of the managing director, Oliver Kahn, who weeks ago closed the exit door to Lewandowski.
On the other hand, Hainer regretted Lewandowski’s statements, according to which his adventure at Bayern would have ended, but added that he does not believe that they prevent it from becoming impossible to continue working with the player. “I was surprised that Robert made those public statements. He wouldn’t have made them in his place,” he said.
However, Hainer added that he doesn’t think Lewandowski will slow down by staying at Bayern. “Robert is a professional, he wants to play football,” he stressed.
The Lewandowski case, unexpected in Germany until relatively recently, has drawn criticism from both the club, for not having dealt with the renewal in a timely manner, and the player, for trying to force his departure with public statements.
German media such as Sport Bild or Kicker have appeared in opinion columns asking Bayern to maintain its position in order to set a precedent on the fulfillment of contracts. At the same time, several reports suggest that Bayern would negotiate a transfer of Lewandowski in exchange for 40 million euros if they find a substitute with guarantees, so it is not ruled out that Hainer’s words are to try to get the maximum amount for the player. 33 years old.
The first offer from Barça, the most interested in hiring him, would have been 32 million, a figure that is still far away. The economic vice president of the Catalan club, Eduard Romeu, said this week in RAC1 that Barça could hire the striker, but with conditions. “Right now it is not possible to sign him as is the LaLiga regulations. But if we manage to enter triple his salary and amortization, it would be possible,” he explained.
