La Liga chief Javier Tebas has revealed that Barcelona cannot sign Robert Lewandoski from Bayern Munich. according to the La Liga Chief, Barcelona can only sign the Polish captain if they sell at least one player to free up space on their wage bill.
Robert Lewandoski had been linked with a move from the Allianz Arena this summer and Barcelona is seen as the preferred destination for 33 years old.
Lewandowski on Monday at a press conference on international duty that his Bayern career is over and he is seeking a new challenge.
The 33 years old said: My era at Bayern is over.
“I don’t see any possibility to continue playing for this club anymore.
“Bayern’s a serious club and I believe they won’t keep me, I don’t want to play there anymore. A transfer is the best solution. I hope they don’t stop me.”
There are reports that Robert Lewandoski is willing to take a pay cut to join Barcelona this summer.
What did Javier Tebas say about Lewandowski’s chance of joining Barcelona?
In an interview with Marca, Javier Tebas said: “They Barcelona know what they have to do.
‘They know perfectly well our economic control rules and their financial situation. The rules are there to avoid major economic problems. I don’t know if they will sell De Jong, Pedri, or Pepito Perez.
“They know what they have to do – sell assets and earn more, this is what they have to do.
“Barca has had many accumulated losses in the last tax years, some of which could have been avoided and they have to stock the pantry.
“Just as Madrid has stocked up, Barcelona has emptied it. Today they cannot sign him (Lewandowski).”
Meanwhile, Poland coach Czeslaw Michniewicz has urged Robert Lewandoski to sign for Liverpool if he leaves Bayern.
With Robert Lewandoski’s future at Bayern Munich in doubt, Poland National team head coach has urged his captain to sign for Jurgen Klopp’s side.
Lewandoski’s move to Liverpool will be a move that will benefit both parties with Bayern Munich reported to have made the signing of Liverpool star Sadio Mane their number transfer target this summer.
Both Sadio Mane and Robert Lewandoski have one year left on their respective contracts at various clubs. A sweep deal will be good business for both parties.
What did Czeslaw Michniewicz say?
Speaking at a press conference together with Robert Lewandoski, Czeslaw Michniewicz said: “I’d like to see Lewandowski in Liverpool since I’m a supporter of the club.”
On the other hand, Robert Lewandoski’s recent statements on his Bayern Munich future seem not to resonate well with Bayern Munich Chief Executive Officer Oliver Kahn.
Oliver Kahn is not happy with the Polish striker’s recent comments and He told Sport 1: “I can’t tell you why Robert chose this path.
“Public statements like that don’t get you anywhere.
“Robert became world footballer (of the year) here twice in a row – I think he should know what he has at Bayern.
“Appreciation is not a one-way street.”
